To see which version of Excel you have on Windows, open Excel and go to File > Account. Look under Product Information for the product name, such as Microsoft 365, and the version number. Click About Excel to see the full version and whether it’s 32-bit or 64-bit. On a Mac, click Excel in the menu bar and choose About Excel.
These steps follow Microsoft’s What version of Office am I using? and Find details for other versions of Office support articles.
How to Check Your Excel Version on Windows
- Open Excel.
- Click Account on the start screen. If a workbook is open, click File first, then Account (or Help in some versions).
- Look under Product Information for your product name, like Microsoft 365 or Office Home and Student, and, in some cases, the full version number.
- Click About Excel to see the full version number and whether Excel is 32-bit or 64-bit.
Result: Microsoft says the version line includes the version, the build number, and the type of installation, such as Click-to-Run or Windows Store. Here is an example of what it looks like: “Version 2407 Build 16.0.17809.20000.”
How to Check Your Excel Version on a Mac
- Open Excel.
- Click Excel in the menu bar.
- Choose About Excel.
- Read the version number and license type in the window that opens.
Result: Microsoft says this window shows the version number and the license type. Its example shows version 16.18 with a one-time purchase license of Office 2019 for Mac.
How to Check Older Versions of Excel
Microsoft says that if the Account steps don’t work, you’re likely using an older version of Office. The older menus work like this:
- Excel 2010: click File > Help. The product name and version appear on the right, with a link to more version and copyright information.
- Excel 2007: click the round Office button, select Excel Options, then Resources. The version appears under About Microsoft Office Excel 2007.
What the Version Details Mean
- Product name: the edition of Office you have. Microsoft’s examples include Microsoft 365 ProPlus and Office Home and Student.
- Version and build: identify the exact update you’re running. Build numbers are useful when troubleshooting.
- 32-bit or 64-bit: shown in About Excel. 64-bit Excel can use more memory, which helps with large files and complex calculations.
Check the Version With VBA
A short macro, MsgBox Application.Version, displays Excel’s internal version number, which is 16 for Excel 2016. Microsoft 365 builds also start with 16, so a result of 16 doesn’t tell you which of those you have. For that, use File > Account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have Microsoft 365 or Office 2021?
Look at the product name under Product Information in File > Account. Microsoft says it shows the Office product name, such as Microsoft 365 or Office Home and Student.
Why don’t I see an Account option?
Microsoft says to select File and then either Account or Help. If neither works, you probably have an older version of Office; try the Excel 2010 or 2007 steps above.
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