The 11 Best Free Microsoft Excel Alternative Programs in 2026

Compare the best free Microsoft Excel alternatives for 2026, including features, pricing, pros and cons, and use cases for ...
SlashGear

These 5 Excel Hacks That Will Make Spreadsheets Less Stressful

Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are essential tools in various fields, from businesses to academia. However, despite the program's significant utility, managing an Excel spreadsheet often turns into a ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I built my own Excel toolbar using basic VBA, and it works in every spreadsheet I open

VBA may have a bad reputation, but it's still one of the most effective ways to automate repetitive actions in standard XLSX ...
Lifehacker

Make AI Do the Hard Parts of Spreadsheets for You

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Ars Technica

making an Excel spreadsheet template read-only?

Wow. I just got an Excel spreadsheet template from a friend and it's read-only. How the heck do you make template read-only? Is this a system call in VBA or is this as simple as just setting the title ...