Excel for the web Quick Start

Create a workbook

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With Excel for the web running in your web browser, you can:

  • Share your workbook with others and collaborate on the same file at the same time.

  • Add tables and charts to make your data visual.

  • Create a survey.

  • Filter a table.

  • Use AutoSum to quickly add totals.

Notes: 

Create a workbook

  1. Sign in to office.com/signin.

  2. Select the Microsoft 365 App Launcher The app launcher icon in Office 365, and then select Excel.

  3. Select New blank workbook, open a Recent file, or select one of the templates.

The app launcher with the Excel app highlighted

Tip: Once signed in, type excel.new in the address bar of your favorite browser to create a new blank workbook and get started. 

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