Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is still the default spreadsheet tool for a reason: it scales from basic data entry to real analysis with tables, PivotTables, and automation features. In this video I use Excel for the web because it’s free, saves to OneDrive automatically, and still gives you the core workflow beginners need.

Pros

+Excel for the web is free with a Microsoft account
+Tables, formulas, and PivotTables make analysis fast without extra tools
+Cloud saving and collaboration via OneDrive

Cons

-Some features (like AI tooling) can feel inconsistent depending on what you use
-PivotTables don’t update automatically—you have to refresh

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Highlights

+Excel for the web is free with a Microsoft account
+Tables, formulas, and PivotTables make analysis fast without extra tools
+Cloud saving and collaboration via OneDrive

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