
There are still benefits to the free version, including the ability to share links to your work and collaborate in real time, similar to what the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) productivity tools allow. They also have fewer features than the full Microsoft 365 versions. You might be saying, "Wait a minute, if I can get all of those apps for free, why pay for Microsoft 365 in the first place?" The functionality of the free apps is limited, so they only run in your web browser and you can only use them while you're actively connected to the internet. Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/CNET So what's the catch for the free version? For example, you may see Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft Excel 2013, or Microsoft Excel 365.Use the browser-based version of the Microsoft Word app for free. If Excel is installed on the computer, it is shown in the search results.
Once complete or while working on the spreadsheet, you can Save your work through the File tab to the destination of your choice. Once Excel is open, any new information and formulas can be entered. If you're unsure how to open or find Excel, skip to the finding Microsoft Excel section. To use Microsoft Excel to create a spreadsheet, follow the steps below. Create a spreadsheet with Microsoft Excel You can also click the share button in the top-right corner to share the spreadsheet to work collaboratively. To name the spreadsheet, click Untitled spreadsheet in the top-left corner and enter a new name. As you continue to work, Google automatically saves all changes. Click the green plus to start a new blank spreadsheet or select from one of the pre-made templates.Īfter creating and opening a new spreadsheet, any information can be added. If prompted, log in to your Google account. To use Google Sheets, follow the steps below. Google Sheets is free, easy to access, supports collaborative editing, and can open other spreadsheet files. Create a spreadsheet with Microsoft Excel.
Create a spreadsheet with Google Sheets.