How to Buy Microsoft Excel Software

1. Determine the primary functions that you will be using Excel to accomplish. These may include academic, business or other spreadsheet-related matters, such as tracking projects or spending.
2. Choose a version of Excel to purchase based on the functions you will use the software to accomplish. If you intend to conduct extensive spreadsheet analysis or business accounting, then consider purchasing Microsoft Excel 2007 in order to ensure full compatibility with other software products. If you are going to do basic, at-home accounting, then Excel 1997 will fit your needs. Also, if you intend on sharing Excel files with others, Excel 2007 is the only version that supports the Open Office spreadsheet format that can be read by all current spreadsheet programs.
3. Go the Microsoft Office online store listed in the resources section of this article. Note the cost of Microsoft Excel that is listed on the website and compare to the cost listed by other resellers for the same version of Excel. Choose the website that offers you the best price and return policy for the version of Excel you have decided to purchase and and buy the software.