Let’s face it—Microsoft Excel is one of those tools we all seem to need at some point, whether it’s for managing budgets, organizing data, or tackling that last-minute project. But if you’ve ever ...

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When Excel first hit the market, businesses flocked to use it for their management needs. But it’s far from the only option. There are many free alternatives to Microsoft Excel you should know about.

Ah, Excel. This little piece of software is the unicorn of spreadsheets, and that’s why so many people want to learn it. You’ll be hard-pressed to find an office that doesn’t use Excel for one purpose ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

The kinds of features you need from your spreadsheet application can vary, though many users never come close to needing the robust features of Microsoft 365’s Excel. If you aren’t an accountant ...