Microsoft Excel for iPhone — quick summary
Microsoft Excel for iPhone is the iOS version of Microsoft's spreadsheet application, allowing users to create, edit, analyze, and share Excel workbooks from anywhere. It supports formulas, charts, PivotTable viewing, cloud synchronization, and real-time collaboration while integrating with OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and other cloud storage services. The app is optimized for touch input and automatically synchronizes with Excel across Windows, Mac, Android, and the web.
Spreadsheet highlights
- Create and edit spreadsheets with formulas, tables, charts, and formatting tools.
- View, refresh, filter, and sort PivotTables directly from your iPhone.
- Collaborate using comments, AutoSave, cloud synchronization, and real-time co-authoring.
- Access files stored in OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and supported cloud storage providers.
Built for mobile productivity
Excel for iPhone makes it easy to review reports, update financial models, edit spreadsheets, and collaborate while traveling or working remotely. Microsoft 365 subscribers gain access to additional premium editing features and advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
Interface and ongoing enhancements
The iPhone version provides a streamlined ribbon interface, touch-optimized editing, cloud synchronization, and frequent feature updates that improve formulas, charting, and collaboration.
Controls, customization, and iPhone integration
Users can print worksheets, share files, collaborate through comments, dictate text, and work across Apple devices while keeping files synchronized automatically through Microsoft 365.
Performance and device compatibility
Excel supports current versions of iOS and iPadOS and is available as a free App Store download, with additional premium functionality included in qualifying Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Alternative to consider
- Apple Numbers — Apple's spreadsheet application featuring iCloud synchronization, collaboration, and templates optimized for iPhone and iPad.
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