Pros from reviewers

• Efficient data management: Excel is an outstanding tool for managing large volumes of data, enabling users to sort, retrieve, and analyze data effortlessly

• Advanced calculation capabilities: Excel offers scalable formula and calculation functions such as IF, SUMIF, VLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH, which allow users to apply formulas across the spreadsheet, saving time and effort

• Enhanced productivity: Excel shortcut keys and features like conditional formatting, pivot tables, and the paste special function significantly boost productivity and enhance the visual appeal of data

• Versatility: Excel is a flexible tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, from managing finances and calculating grades to tracking attendance and automating salaries

• Ease of use: Despite its advanced features, Excel is relatively easy to start using, allowing users to edit spreadsheets, create graphics, and perform calculations with ease.

Cons from reviewers

• Limited functionality with large files: As file sizes increase, Excel's performance deteriorates, resulting in frequent crashes. Particularly, complex workbooks with multiple tabs, macros, and embedded files are more likely to crash

• Difficulty in copying functions across spreadsheets: Separate Excel spreadsheets behave as if they're the same, making it impossible to copy and paste a function into another open spreadsheet unless exiting the current cell

• Disconcerting navigation for new users: Hitting the enter key in Excel takes you to the next cell, unlike in Microsoft Word. This can be disconcerting for some people and takes some getting used to

• Risk of data loss or inaccuracy due to mistakes: A single mistake in Excel can lead to loss of all data or accuracy of equations if not used carefully

• Challenges for new users in understanding formulas: For new users, understanding how formulas work and how they can enhance the information we get from Excel or expedite the workflow can be somewhat challenging.