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Hi Jill, Excel can be download free from Microsoft website, i have done it and aslo helped someone else to do it to. Betty Boo

Hi Jill: I too had problems but my really smart sister came over and helped me. We put it inWord Perfect and then changed it to My Documents with a new name. I still don't quite know what I am talking about but that's basically what we did. Good Luck Shiela

No I didn't - but I've found one called Ability Office which says it has spreadsheets on it so guess this must be the nearest - I HOPE!!! Ability Office continued:- Just put it in but simply can't understand it so will go back to it when I feel a bit more wide awake - OK been up ages but my brain hasn't engaged gear properly. By the way BERYL thank you for your kind message. Makes me feel a bit better. Jill

Many thanks to you all!! I think I bought the Microsoft Office Suite with the computer - but (whisper) I didn't know what it was !! So now I'll give it a try and hopefully find Excel. I don't know what I'd do without these boards - run up a hefty bill phoning the technician I fancy!! Everyone is so helpful. Thanks again. (Now all you have to do is wish me luck!) Jill

Thanks Bob, Openoffice was the one I was thinking of. Derek

The free Openoffice package has a spreadsheet that will open and save Excel programs. Microsoft's is overpriced. Thats why there are so many pirated copies around. Bob

Excel is the spreadsheet program that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. It won't be downloadable from the internet, but If you check on a search engine you will probably find a program to run Excel files. Sorry, can't think of the name of one at the moment.. Derek

There is no need to apologize for not knowing something. The way to learn is by asking. There is always someone who is willing to share their knowledge. :-)

It's a spreadsheet package. Our computer came with it, its a fairly standard bit of software, I think by Microsoft so you could probably find it online by googling or get it from WH Smiths perhaps? nell

Have been reading Paul's board and, like a few others, realised I don't have excel. Can anyone please tell me what it is and how I get it?? Is it something I can download? I feel so stupid for asking but don't know how else to find out. Sorry!!!!