To start the Microsoft Excel application, please follow these steps:

Using the Start Menu:

a. Click on the "Start" button located at the bottom left corner of your screen.

b. In the search bar, type "Excel" or "Microsoft Excel" and press "Enter."

c. The Excel application should appear in the search results. Click on it to launch the program.

How to Start Microsoft Excel Application


Using the Desktop Shortcut:

a. If you have a desktop shortcut for Microsoft Excel, simply double-click on the shortcut icon to open the application.


Using the Taskbar (if pinned):

a. Look for the Excel icon on your taskbar, which is typically located at the bottom of your screen. It might appear there if you've pinned it previously.

b. Click on the Excel icon to launch the application.


Using the Microsoft Office Folder:

a. Open the "Microsoft Office" or "Microsoft Office Tools" folder from your Start Menu or Applications folder.

b. Look for the "Microsoft Excel" application icon and double-click on it to start Excel.


Using Cortana/Search Bar (Windows 10 and later):

a. Click on the "Search" icon or Cortana icon on your taskbar.

b. Type "Excel" or "Microsoft Excel" into the search bar and press "Enter." Click on the Excel app in the search results to launch it.

Once you follow these steps, the Microsoft Excel application should open, and you'll be ready to start working on spreadsheets, data analysis, and other tasks.