Excel: Releases, patches & end-of-life
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Lifecycle guide for Excel from Microsoft

All releases, patches, maintenance and support periods at a glance

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📅 Last update on 2026-01-20

What is Excel?

Automate product release and end-of-life managementMicrosoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet software used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. It allows users to create tables, perform complex calculations with formulas, and use functions for tasks like data analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Excel supports charts, graphs, and pivot tables, making it easier to spot trends and present data clearly. It also includes features like conditional formatting, data validation, and automation through macros to streamline repetitive tasks. Widely used across businesses, education, and personal projects, Excel remains a go-to tool for managing data efficiently. Its integration with other Microsoft Office programs enhances productivity and collaboration.
 

The entire lifecycle of Excel

The following figure shows you the visualised product life cycle of Excel. You can see all releases with the latest patch version, the long-term support characteristics (orange flag in the green circle, the periods for version provision, maintenance and support.
Excel (Microsoft) release, version and end-of-life information
XExcel (Microsoft) release, version and end-of-life information
Figure: Release, patch and end-of-life cycle of product Excel (Microsoft)
 

Facts and figures about Excel

Product
Excel
Vendor
Microsoft
Latest version
2024
Number of releases
12
Number of versions
422
Number of unstable versions
5
Number of versions affected by CVE
15
Licence
Commercial
 
 

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