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Excel 1.0
The first excel model used (Excel 1.0) dates all the way back to 1985, and was one of the first spreadsheet programs ever created. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 2.0
This was the second version of excel. Although the first excel only ran on macintosh (apple), Microsoft decided to keep the 2 on the name, to keep things organized. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 3.0
This version of excel was fitted with new toolbars and drawing capabilities, along with 3D charts and many more new features. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 4.0
On the year 1992, version 4.0 of microsoft excel was created. This is where the application started to gain some fame, adding new features that no other application has had before. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 5.0
This version of excel was fitted with new features such as multi-sheet workbooks so users can work with two different spreadsheets at the same time. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 7.0
This version of excel, also known as excel 95, was the first major 32-bit version of excel. There were almost no changes, although it ran faster and smoother. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 8.0
Excel 8.0, or excel 97, introduced the paperclip assistant, which helped you out if you were new to excel. It also introduced a new type of interface, making it run faster. -
Excel 9.0
This version of excel is popularly known as excel 2000. It improved the clipboard so it could hold multiple objects at a time.
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Excel 10.0
Excel 10.0 was included with office XP (powerpoint, word, etc.). This version was fitted with a way to look for errors which could cause potential crashes of the application. -
Excel 11.0
Also called excel 2003, this version included a better interface so the application could run much faster. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 12.0
This version included the .xlsx format we all know. The major change was the addition of the ribbon. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 14.0
This version had major upgrades, such as the extended editing on images, the ability to customize the ribbon, and more. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/ -
Excel 15.0
This is the current version and the most advanced one. It has many new functions like the flashfill, powerview and 50 more. http://www.exceltrick.com/others/history-of-excel/
