Overview: Differences between Sheets and Excel

Created by Johnny Campbell, Modified on Tue, 26 Jul, 2022 at 11:05 AM by Johnny Campbell

Note: Comparisons are based on Microsoft Office versions 2010, 2013, and 2016.

In Microsoft Excel...In Sheets* ...
Collaborate in Excel for the webCollaborate in real-time from Sheets
Share using Excel for the web or a shared workbookShare directly from Sheets
Save automatically using SharePoint or OneDriveSave automatically to Drive
Manage versions with History or Version History in OneDriveManage versions with version history
Add formulas and use Formula AutoComplete
for suggestions
Add formulas and use formula suggestions that appear as you enter text
Record macros or use VBERecord macros or use Google Apps Script
Create filtersCreate filters and filter views
Insert recommended pivot tables or create one manuallyCreate pivot tables manually or automatically with Explore
Create charts manuallyCreate charts manually or automatically with Explore
Set notifications in OneDriveSet notifications in Sheets

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