3 Simple Ways to Check Your Excel Version

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Learn what version of Microsoft Excel you have on desktop or mobile

Written by Megaera Lorenz, PhD

Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you're unsure if your version of Excel is the latest, you can easily check. If you have Office 365 and automatic updates enabled, you're most likely running the newest version already. This wikiHow will teach you how to check your Excel version on Windows and Mac computers, plus iPhone, iPad, and Android.

Quick Steps to Check Excel Version (Windows)

1. Launch Microsoft Excel.
2. Click Account in the bottom-left corner.
3. Find the version number next to About Excel.

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   Open Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel is available on Windows and Mac. You can also use the online web version at www.office.com.
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   Click the File menu (if a file is open). If Excel was already open and you have a spreadsheet on your screen, click File at the top-left corner instead.

   • If you just opened Excel but haven't opened a spreadsheet, skip this step.
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   Click Account. This will be at the bottom of the left panel.

   • If you see Help, click that instead.
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   View your Product Information. This is the section on the right side of the window.

   • Find your Product name underneath the Microsoft or Office logo.
     • It will look like: Microsoft Office 365, Office Home & Student, or other.
   • Find your Version number underneath About Excel.
     • It will look like "Version 2401 (Build 17231.20194 Click-to-Run)" or similar.
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   Open Microsoft Excel. If you're working on a current spreadsheet, you'll want to save it before continuing. You'll be able to open the program from your Applications folder in Finder or using the Apps launcher in the Dock.
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   Click the Excel menu. This is in the top menu bar, next to the Apple logo.

   • A drop-down menu will open.
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   Click About Microsoft Excel. A window will pop up that displays the current version.
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   Open the Microsoft Excel app. The icon looks like a green rectangle partially divided into smaller sections.

   • Microsoft Excel is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
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   Tap your profile picture. If you're logged into your Microsoft account, this will be in the top-left corner.
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   Tap Help & Feedback. A new page will open.
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   View your version information under the “About” header. This is at the bottom of the menu. You’ll see your version number, session ID, and license ID in this section.

   • You can also view your version number by going to your phone’s Settings app.
     • iPhone: Go to Settings > Apps > Excel and find the version number under Excel Settings About.
     • Android: Open Settings and go to Apps or Apps & Notifications. Tap Excel in your list of apps to view app information, including the version number.
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