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Release and support

Excel 2007 was released in January 2007, and extended support ends October 2017. You can find more release and support details in the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy.

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Modern file formats

An XML-based file format made document files smaller, more robust, and more integrated with information systems and external data sources.
Excel 2007 also introduced a binary version of the segmented compressed file format for large or complex workbooks, used for performance and backward compatibility.

New user interface

Office 2007 introduced the Office Fluent user interface, with the ribbon replacing menus and toolbars. Commands and features are easier to find on task-oriented tabs containing logical groups.
The Quick Access toolbar provides access to your most frequently used commands in Excel, no matter which tab of the ribbon is active.
The Office Button in the upper-left corner replaced the old File menu and contains basic file management commands.

Improved worksheet features and functions

Galleries—including drop-down, grid layout, or embedded—let you apply quick formats directly to Excel worksheets, charts, and other objects.
New functions like AVERAGEIF, AVERAGEIFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and IFERROR enabled new capabilities in formulas and figure calculations.
Improvements in color management and formatting options let you have as many colors in a workbook as you want. And design themes provide complementary color choices for a more professional look.
New graphic and drawing capabilities in Office 2007 help you quickly create professional-looking charts—using a set of special tabs on the ribbon just for charts.

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Comparison of features of Excel 2007 and Office 365
Excel features Learn more about Excel	Office 365 feature details, and more	Excel 2007 feature details, and more
Feature One-click forecasting Create forecast charts based on existing data and predict future trends with a simple click.		This feature is not included
Feature Quick analysis Use PivotTables, Sparklines, and conditional formatting to apply quick formatting to your data.		This feature is not included
Feature Recommended charts Preview and pick the chart you want from the recommended charts that are best for your data.		This feature is not included
Feature Mobile productivity on any device Try the Office mobile apps and get more done on the go. Create, edit, and share your work anywhere, across all your devices.		This feature is not included
Feature Simplified sharing Click Share right in your workbook for easy sharing via email or OneDrive.		This feature is not included
Feature Always up to date Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.		This feature is not included

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Excel 2007 resources

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Frequently asked questions

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What’s the difference between Office 2007 and Office 365?

Office 2007 suites include applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; they are available as a one-time purchase for use on a single PC.

Office 365 plans include these applications plus other services that are enabled over the Internet, including online storage with OneDrive and Skype minutes for home use. With Office 365 you get the full, installed Office experience on PCs, Macs, tablets (including iPad® and Android™ tablet) and phones. Office 365 plans are available as a monthly or annual subscription. Learn more.

How do I know if my computer can run Office 365?

Is Internet access required to run Office 365?

You don’t need to be connected to the Internet to use Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, because the applications are fully installed on your computer.

However, Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of Office suites and all Office 365 subscription plans. For Office 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office on other PCs or to change billing options. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app.

You should also connect to the Internet regularly to keep your version of Office up to date and benefit from automatic upgrades. If you don’t connect to the Internet at least every 39 days, your applications will go into reduced functionality mode, which means that you can view or print your documents but cannot edit the documents or create new ones. To reactivate your Office applications, reconnect to the Internet.

Will I still have control of my documents with Office 365?

Yes. Documents that you have created belong fully to you. You can choose to store them online on OneDrive or locally on your PC or Mac.

If you cancel your subscription or it expires, you can still access and download all your files by signing in to OneDrive directly using the Microsoft account you used to set up Office 365. You do lose the additional storage that comes with your subscription, so you must save your files elsewhere or buy more OneDrive storage if your OneDrive account exceeds the free storage quota.

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How do I share Office 365 with my household?

If you have an active Office 365 Home subscription, you can share it with up to four members of your household. Each household member you share your subscription with can use any of your available installs on their PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, Windows tablets, iPhones®, or Android phones, get an additional 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and manage their own installs from www.office.com/myaccount.

To add someone to your subscription, visit www.office.com/myaccount and follow the onscreen instructions to add a user. Each person you add will receive an email with the steps they need to follow. Once they have accepted and completed the steps, their information, including the installs they are using, will appear on your My Account page. You can stop sharing your subscription with someone or remove a device they are using at www.office.com/myaccount.

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