What I like best about Microsoft Excel is its flexibility and ability to handle everything from basic data entry to complex calculations, cost tracking, and reporting. It is particularly useful for construction estimating, job costing, material tracking, inventory management, and project scheduling. I appreciate the powerful formulas, pivot tables, filters, and automation capabilities that make it easier to organize large amounts of information and analyze data. The ability to create customized spreadsheets, compare budgets against actual costs, and generate detailed reports makes Excel an essential tool for day-to-day business operations. Its integration with other Microsoft 365 applications also makes sharing and collaborating much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Excel can become difficult to manage when working with large spreadsheets, multiple linked workbooks, and complex formulas. Collaboration sometimes creates version-control issues, and manual data entry increases the risk of errors. I would also like to see better built-in automation, easier database connectivity, and improved performance with large datasets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Excel is an essential tool for data analysis, reporting, and integration-related work. Its user-friendly interface, powerful formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data visualization capabilities make it easy to work with large datasets efficiently. I regularly use Excel for data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and analysis. The seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and other enterprise applications improves productivity, while its performance and versatility provide significant value and ROI for both individual users and organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Excel is extremely powerful, working with very large datasets or complex workbooks can sometimes impact performance. Version compatibility and maintaining complex formulas across multiple users can also be challenging. Although Excel offers extensive functionality, new users may require some onboarding and training to fully utilize advanced features such as Power Query, Power Pivot, and automation tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Excel is how much you can do with it, ranging from simple data entry to more complex calculations and deeper data analysis. Tools like formulas, pivot tables, charts, and filters make it much easier to organize and work with large amounts of data without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, it’s reliable, flexible, and practical for both everyday tasks and more advanced work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Excel is a powerful tool with a wide range of features for calculations, data analysis, and working with large datasets. That said, I find Google Sheets more convenient for day-to-day use, especially when it comes to collaboration and sharing. With free access to Google’s Pro features, its overall value is also very appealing to me. Excel is still great, but for many tasks I tend to reach for Google Sheets instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the newer Excel features, especially the improved data analysis tools and XLOOKUP. Flash Fill is also useful because it saves time when cleaning up data. I like how PivotTables and charts make it easier to understand large amounts of information without doing everything manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think Excel could be a little more user-friendly, especially for beginners. Sometimes finding the right feature or understanding why a formula isn't working takes more time than it should. It would also be great if Excel handled large files more smoothly without freezing or slowing down. Better built-in guidance for formulas would make a big difference too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Microsoft Excel is the ease in which I can create spreadsheets for my business. I especially love the help feature it helped me learn a lot of basic formulas as well as complex ones. I would have never been able to create spreadsheets so easy to understand for my employees on my own it is also helped me keep track of my business numbers as far as the money that is come in and has been spent and it's made it very easy for me to provide proof and documents to the government for my taxes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Having to learn how to differentiate between different formulas and formats. I'm still not very familiar with formatting but it's a process I suppose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft Excel is my go-to for all spreadsheet or database needs. I'm comfortable using it after many years, it handles all the functions needed with ease, is included in our current M365 subscription which makes the cost ideal, has many features and integrations available, and has been consistently useful. It has cut down on the time it takes to handle many of my financial tasks - it makes doing math and formula checks a breeze. We do all of our BOD reports in Excel and the charts are really helpful to visualize the data points! There are rarely performance issues. I also like the use of the AI as it helps to make things easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike that there are so many features and function options that after over 20 years of using the software, there is still so much more for me to learn. Additionally, sometimes the charts can get a little difficult and have a mind of their own. The only problems I really face are when Microsoft itself has issues and I need to contact customer support. Other than that, Excel is a great resource! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Microsoft Excel is how flexible it is and how easy it makes it to organize, analyze, and present data. The interface feels familiar and intuitive, and features like formulas, PivotTables, charts, and other data tools help me handle everything from simple tasks to more complex work. Excel also performs well with large datasets and integrates smoothly into existing workflows, especially when I’m using other Microsoft 365 applications. Overall, it’s a versatile and reliable tool that saves time and boosts productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Excel is very powerful, but some of its more advanced features come with a learning curve, especially for users who are new to complex formulas, PivotTables, or data analysis tools. Large, complicated workbooks can also become hard to manage and maintain over time, particularly as they grow and evolve. Collaboration has improved a lot, but when you’re working with highly complex spreadsheets, it still takes careful organization to avoid errors and keep everything consistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Excel for a lot of boring but necessary things :) Keeping lists, tracking expenses, comparing numbers, planning budgets, sometimes just putting information into a table because it's easier to understand that way.

What I like is that it can be as simple or as complicated as you need. Most of the time I only use basic formulas, filters and sorting, and that's already enough for probably 90% of what I need. But when I do need something more specific, there's usually a way to do it without moving everything to another tool.

I've used Excel for years, so at this point it's just one of those programs I open without even thinking about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve gets steep pretty quickly once you go beyond the basics. I can do everything I normally need with formulas, filters and tables, but every now and then I need something more advanced and suddenly I'm searching online for how to do it :)

There are so many features that I'm sure I use only a small part of what Excel can actually do. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes even a relatively simple task can feel more complicated than it should. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Grid-Based Organization: Excel presents data in a grid of rows and columns, allowing users to input, view, and manipulate information clearly and logically. Each cell can hold numbers, text, dates, or formulas, enabling dynamic and interconnected datasets that adapt automatically when values change

Formulas and Functions: Excel’s extensive library of built-in functions—from basic arithmetic (SUM, AVERAGE) to advanced statistical, financial, and logical operations—transforms it into a powerful analytical engine. Users can also create custom formulas to perform complex calculations efficiently. I do not use it with AI or integrate it with other programs (only use between linked excel spreadsheets). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TONS of features, but you often need to rely on YouTube videos or web searches to figure out complex formulas. When formulas don’t work, troubleshooting can be difficult and time-consuming. It takes years of experience and regular use to reach even mild proficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Microsoft Excel is how reliable and flexible it is for day-to-day data entry and reporting. Features like AutoFill, basic sorting, and filters make managing large lists very quick. Using formulas like VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and basic IF conditions saves hours of manual calculations and keeps our records error-free. It simply handles routine office logs and summaries without requiring any complex setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When working with very heavy workbooks containing multiple sheets and complex formulas, it occasionally slows down or lags. Also, troubleshooting syntax errors in long nested formulas can be time-consuming for regular users. The web version is also slightly limited in shortcut responsiveness compared to the desktop app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.