Microsoft has announced an upgrade to the web variant of Microsoft Excel, introducing a modernised look designed to align Excel web with the more rounded aesthetic of the Microsoft 365 platform, featuring a “Simple. Easy. Delightful” visual overhaul.
In a blog post unveiling the update, Microsoft revealed that the updated Excel now features slightly larger sheets, columns, and rows, offering a less rigid and more structured appearance. This change brings a fresh, modern feel to the software.
The colours in data fields are now more vibrant, contrasting with the new neutral light grey window theme that replaces the traditional green.
Enhanced Usability and New Tools
Microsoft has introduced several new tools and tweaks to make Excel on the web smarter and more user-friendly. Key enhancements include:
- Quick Resize Option: Users can now resize rows and columns by hovering over the border to bring up resizing handles, enhancing data visibility and presentation.
- Simplified Interface for Adding Rows and Columns: Small circles appear when hovering over a header, allowing users to quickly add or remove fields.
- Drag and Drop Feature: An easier method to rearrange parts of a spreadsheet, enabling users to move entire rows and columns with ease.
- Streamlined Unhide Feature: Amended rows and columns can now be displayed with a single click.
- Freeze Panes Option: Ensures critical information remains in view regardless of how far users scroll.
- Quick Highlighting Option: Allows users to signify important fields with just a few clicks.
The new features are rolling out to all Microsoft Excel for web users, promising to enhance the overall user experience and improve productivity.
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
