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            header2="All releases, patches, maintenance and support periods at a glance" 
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        <item type="paragraph">📅 Last update on 2025-08-08</item>
       
        
        <item type="header2" class="article-title">What is Excel?</item>
        <item type="paragraph" imgLink="content-end-of-life-product-release-version-database.xml" alt="Automate product release and end-of-life management" img="../img/product-release-version-end-of-life/microsoft-excel.svg"><![CDATA[Microsoft 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.]]></item>

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        <item type="header2" class="article-title">The entire lifecycle of Excel</item>

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            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.
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        <item type="paragraph">Figure: Release, patch and end-of-life cycle of product Excel (Microsoft)</item>
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