Microsoft Excel 2024
Latest release
Windows 11
macOS 14, 15, 26
English
Perpetual releaseEnabled downloads lead directly to official installer files
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Microsoft Excel 2024
Direct English installers where available
Compare requirements, support status and direct installer availability for spreadsheets, formulas and charts.
Official publisher linksOfficial installation sources Microsoft
Official sourcesSource and installation details
Official installation optionsProvider requirements apply at the source
English installation optionsFor work in your preferred language
Program information
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Microsoft Excel 2024
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Official channel
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS
- Developer's website
- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Excel 2024 options
VersionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
Windows 10 or Windows 11; supported Windows Server versions also apply to LTSC
A current supported Windows version with updates installed
CPU
1,1 GHz processor, 2 cores
A modern 4-core x64 processor
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents and workbooks
Storage
4 GB of free space
SSD and a separate backup of installation and working files
Display and graphics
1280 × 768
Full HD; check interface scaling for older releases
Internet and activation
Connection for activation, updates, and online services
Stable internet and an active account or volume license
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
One of the three most recent macOS versions supported by Microsoft
A current macOS version within Microsoft's supported range
CPU
Intel or Apple Silicon
Apple Silicon for better energy efficiency
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents
Storage
10 GB of free space
SSD and spare space for documents, fonts and cache
Display
1280 × 800
Retina or external Full HD display
Internet and activation
Internet access for activation and updates
Stable connection and valid license
Exact requirements depend on the Office 2024 edition, architecture and licensing channel.
FEATURES
Excel 2024 features
Custom LAMBDA functions
Turn a repeated formula into a named function without VBA. Reuse it in the workbook while keeping the calculation clear and easy to modify.
New text and array functions
Split text and reshape arrays with new formula types. This reduces intermediate columns when preparing complex selections and combining data.
Images in cells
The IMAGE function places an image directly in a cell. The picture stays linked to its row when sorting, which is convenient for a catalog or product list.
Dynamic charts
The chart adjusts to the size of the dynamic array. When the number of formula results changes, the view updates without repeatedly adjusting the range manually.
Faster with multiple workbooks
Improved handling of simultaneously open workbooks with independent calculations. This helps when working on several large calculations and reports in parallel.
Accessibility check
The checker helps find elements that make a workbook difficult to read or use. Suggestions help prepare a clearer document for different ways of working with data.
Look up data with XLOOKUP
Find a record by the required attribute and return a related value from another range. The function supports lookups in different directions without rearranging columns.
Calculations with dynamic arrays
Filter, sort and return unique values with one formula. The result automatically occupies the required range, simplifying the preparation of updatable lists and selections.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Microsoft Excel 2024?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Mac, Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Which license or account do I need for Microsoft Excel 2024?
Access and activation are determined by Microsoft and your existing entitlement. — Use the Microsoft account, work or school account, subscription or perpetual license that covers the selected product and edition. Downloading an installer or opening a guide does not grant a license.
Can I download Excel 2024 for free instead of purchasing Microsoft 365?
The installation file can be obtained separately, but the 2024 release requires an appropriate entitlement. — A Microsoft 365 subscription and a perpetual purchase are different options.
How do I choose the right Microsoft Excel 2024 option for your device?
Use the installation path for your actual device and license. — Check the official system requirements, platform, edition and architecture before installation. On Windows, confirm compatibility with existing Office apps and add-ins. Windows installation media cannot be installed on macOS or mobile devices.
Do I need to install Excel 2024 if subscription Excel is already working?
This is a separate release with a different licensing model. — If your active subscription meets your needs, check its features first and avoid installing a second product unnecessarily.