Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft, part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software. It’s widely used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data through a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns.
Excel allows users to perform calculations, create charts, and manage large datasets with features like formulas, pivot tables, and macros. It’s a go-to tool for tasks ranging from simple budgeting to complex data analysis in business, education, and personal projects. First released in 1985 for the Macintosh and later for Windows in 1987, it’s evolved into one of the most popular software applications globally.