Microsoft Excel is the most known and widely used data application

For experienced users it is a very powerful application. For new users it can take a long time before they get accustomed to it. For example learning the names of the formula's, or tips and tricks on how to do certain data cleaning or manipulation can take a lifetime to master. Every Microsoft Excel user is learning something new every day, often by searching the internet on how to do a certain task or function. Because it is such a globally used application, there is a lot of training and support available. You never have to reinvent the wheel because somebody else did it first, and made a manual, training or video explaining it.

Microsoft Excel is the number one tool used for data collection, analysis and reporting. If often starts with Microsoft Excel, before moving into a reporting tool such as PowerBI. Microsoft Excel is also great for keeping track of tables with text, such as action lists, meeting minutes, or key priorities. It's easy to sort and filter. Microsoft Excel is less convenient for online presentations, it's not that easy/intuitive to learn to work with, and the world of plugins/add-ons/add-ins can be confusing.