Microsoft Excel Review

Microsoft Excel is an app that allows you to view, create, edit and share your files. With Excel, you can quickly and easily implement complex math formulas.

Interface 8/10

Microsoft Excel makes good use of colors and space. The right tabs pop up at the right time – tap on a chart, for example, and you will get options to style and edit it. No need to hunt around menus. In terms of design, Excel is a part of Microsoft Office as a whole. It feels modern in its use of elements, and ribbon menus work properly.

Still, complete newbies won't be able to easily master pivot tables and formatting. The interface is neat and tidy with its dialog boxes and icons, just a bit complex.

Learning Curve 7/10

When you first open Microsoft Excel, it's highly recommended to have some time getting used to it. Once you've mastered basic functions, you will start learning about more complex features. Take autofill: a pop-up menu with a "Fill" option. Just drag the menu to the right to fill in as many cells as you want.

An app has an advantage over a desktop version. For example, if a column isn't wide enough, you just need to tap twice to autofit it. On a PC, you'll have to change settings manually.

Features 10/10

Using Microsoft Excel can highly improve your financial analysis. The app is capable of using formulas for analyzing data and running calculations. There are also lots of options for formatting your spreadsheets. You can also review and edit your Excel files from any device. As well, you can create and edit labels and charts to highlight key parts of your data. Finally, you can create, hide and duplicate columns and cells easily.

Compatibility 5/5

Microsoft Excel is a universal app that has been optimized for various devices and smaller screens. You can enjoy it on Android, iOS and macOS. The app has been available for Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 since 2015. You can keep all files in sync with OneDrive and Dropbox.

Summary

Excel is the most comprehensive spreadsheet package, nothing can come close to it. Microsoft keeps it fresh with regular updates. It's the gold standard of spreadsheet apps.