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Specifications and limits of Excel (2003, 2007, 2010 & 2013)
excel_usageHi there,
We know "Excel" as an application by Microsoft released in Sep 30th 1985 and is used for storing, organizing and manipulating data. The standard definition of Excel where most of us know:
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Imagine you go to an electronics shop to purchase a new mobile. You find that there is plethora of brands, offering so many different applications on so many different platforms.You are confused which one to buy.
Only way out is understanding the specifications and features you are looking for and matching the same with what is available. You can get the best use out of the device only if you know what are the features and limitations.
Similarly if you want to make the best out of excel, you should know the specifications and limits that are involved in each version.
But sitting and reading these specifications is similar to clicking “I agree” on some website at the end of immeasurable amount of text .
Whenever Microsoft releases a new version, they include some betterment features and few new features when compared to the earlier versions.
There was not much improvement in the specifications till Excel 2003 but from 2007, Excel has drastically changed the look and feel of the features.
So, I have covered specifications and limits from 2003 till 2013. Due to space constraint I am keeping few specifications below and you can download the complete file from below link.

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