Excel started 40 years ago, originally designed for Mac, and quickly rose to dominance, outshining competitors like Lotus 123
Excel’s easy navigation, statistical functions, and ability to write formulas and macros made it the go-to choice, surpassing other early spreadsheet software
With Cloud integration, Excel offers SaaS and Python script capabilities, making it an essential tool for business users and analysts
With an estimated 1.1 billion users, Excel is used for much more than business – from planning weddings to managing complex personal projects
Despite infamous errors like gene name misinterpretations and Lehman Brothers' mishap, Excel remains the most trusted tool for data management
As AI evolves, Excel stays ahead with features like Copilot, maintaining its leading role in data analysis and dominance in the tech world