Microsoft Excel is a widely used spreadsheet software that has evolved over the years with various versions and updates. Here is a brief overview of some of the major versions of Microsoft Excel up to my last knowledge update in September 2021:
1. Excel 1.0 (1985): This was the first version of Excel, initially released for the Apple Macintosh. It featured basic spreadsheet functionality.
2. Excel 2.0 (1987): This version introduced new features like auto-fill and the ability to create graphs and charts.
3. Excel 3.0 (1990): Excel 3.0 included improvements in performance and added features like macros and improved graphing capabilities.
4. Excel 4.0 (1992): This version introduced the macro language known as Excel 4.0 Macro Language (XLM) and included a host of new functions and features.
5. Excel 5.0 (1993): Excel 5.0 saw further improvements in performance and added support for VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
6. Excel 95 (7.0) (1995): This version introduced the toolbar and menu system that became a standard for many future Excel versions.
7. Excel 97 (8.0) (1997): Excel 97 introduced significant improvements in charting and data analysis tools.
8. Excel 2000 (9.0) (1999): This version continued to enhance charting capabilities and added List AutoFilter, which allowed for easier data filtering.
9. Excel XP (2002) (10.0): This version introduced smart tags and improved collaboration features.
10. Excel 2003 (11.0): Excel 2003 improved support for XML data and introduced the List Object feature.
11. Excel 2007 (12.0): A major redesign, Excel 2007 featured the Ribbon interface, which replaced the traditional menu system. It also introduced new data visualization tools.
12. Excel 2010 (14.0): Excel 2010 improved PivotTable functionality and introduced new features like Sparkline and Slicers.
13. Excel 2013 (15.0): Excel 2013 focused on making Excel more touch-friendly and introduced the Quick Analysis tool.
14. Excel 2016 (16.0): Excel 2016 introduced new chart types and improved collaboration features through co-authoring.
15. Excel 2019 (16.0): Excel 2019 continued the improvements in data analysis and introduced new formulas and charting options.
16. Excel for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365): This is the subscription-based, cloud-connected version of Excel, offering continuous updates and new features. It includes features like Power Query, Power Pivot, and improved collaboration through real-time co-authoring.
Please note that since my knowledge is up to September 2021, there may have been additional versions and updates released since then. Microsoft Excel continues to evolve with new features and improvements to meet the changing needs of users.
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