MS Excel Version List

Here is a detailed overview of the different versions of Microsoft Excel, highlighting key features and enhancements for each release:

Early Versions

1. Excel 1.0 for Macintosh (1985)

   • First spreadsheet application for the Macintosh.
   • Provided basic spreadsheet functionality with a graphical user interface.

2. Excel 2.0 for Windows (1987)

   • First Windows version.
   • Improved user interface and more powerful spreadsheet capabilities.

3. Excel 3.0 for Windows (1990)

   • Introduced toolbars, drawing capabilities, and outlining.

4. Excel 4.0 for Windows (1992)

   • Added AutoFill, workbook protection, and 3D charts.

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Mid-90s to Early 2000s

5. Excel 5.0 for Windows (1993)

   • Introduced VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), allowing for macro recording and programming.

6. Excel 5.0 for Macintosh (1993)

   • Similar features to Windows version, with full VBA support.

7. Excel 95 (Excel 7.0) (1995)

   • First 32-bit version, designed for Windows 95.
   • Introduced multi-sheet workbooks and improved performance.

8. Excel 97 (Excel 8.0) (1997)

   • Introduced the Office Assistant (Clippy), pivot tables, data validation, and enhanced VBA support.

9. Excel 2000 (Excel 9.0) (1999)

   • Improved web integration, introduced List Manager, and improved pivot tables.

10. Excel 2002 (Excel 10.0) (Office XP) (2001)

    • Introduced Smart Tags, new error-checking features, and enhanced data recovery.

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Excel 2003 to Excel 2013

11. Excel 2003 (Excel 11.0) (2003)

    • Enhanced XML support, introduced the Research Pane, and improved statistical functions.

12. Excel 2007 (Excel 12.0) (2007)

    • Major redesign with the Ribbon interface.
    • Introduced new file formats (.xlsx), improved conditional formatting, and larger grid size (1,048,576 rows by 16,384 columns).

13. Excel 2010 (Excel 14.0) (2010)

    • Improved Ribbon interface, added Backstage view, sparklines, slicers for pivot tables, and PowerPivot.

14. Excel 2013 (Excel 15.0) (2013)

    • Enhanced touch support, introduced Flash Fill, new charting capabilities, and Power View for data visualization.

Excel 2016 to Present

15. Excel 2016 (Excel 16.0) (2015)

    • Real-time collaboration, new chart types (e.g., Treemap, Sunburst), Power Query integration, and improved data analysis tools.

16. Excel 2019 (2018)

    • Added new functions (TEXTJOIN, CONCAT, IFS, SWITCH), improved Power Query, and new chart types (e.g., Funnel, Map).

17. Excel for Microsoft 365 (Office 365) (2011-Present)

    • Continuously updated with new features such as dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP, LET function, improved collaboration tools, and AI-driven insights.

Mac Versions

18. Excel 1.0 for Macintosh (1985)

    • First version for the Mac, providing basic spreadsheet capabilities.

19. Excel 1.5 for Macintosh (1988)

    • Improved performance and added new features.

20. Excel 2.2 for Macintosh (1990)

    • Further improvements and bug fixes.

21. Excel 3.0 for Macintosh (1991)

    • Introduced toolbars and drawing capabilities.

22. Excel 4.0 for Macintosh (1992)

    • Added AutoFill and workbook protection.

23. Excel 5.0 for Macintosh (1993)

    • Introduced VBA and multi-sheet workbooks.

24. Excel 98 for Macintosh (1998)

    • Improved performance, new features, and better Windows compatibility.

25. Excel 2001 for Macintosh (2000)

    • Enhanced compatibility with Windows versions and added new layout views.

26. Excel v. X for Macintosh (2001)

    • First version to run natively on Mac OS X.

27. Excel 2004 for Macintosh (2004)

    • Introduced Notebook Layout view and improved performance.

28. Excel 2008 for Macintosh (2008)

    • Introduced Elements Gallery and improved OfficeArt graphics.

29. Excel 2011 for Macintosh (2010)

    • Brought the Ribbon interface to Mac, improved cross-platform compatibility.

30. Excel 2016 for Macintosh (2015)

    • Redesigned interface, Retina display support, and improved performance.

31. Excel 2019 for Macintosh (2018)

    • Included similar new features as the Windows version, optimized for macOS.

32. Excel 2021 for Macintosh (2021)

    • Continued feature parity with the Windows version, further optimized for macOS.

Microsoft Excel has evolved significantly, adding powerful features and tools that have made it an essential application for data analysis, visualization, and productivity across different platforms.