How to convert your Google Sheets files into Excel files, and edit them in Microsoft Excel

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• You can convert Google Sheets files to Excel files by using the "Download" option.
• Google Sheets allows you to download your spreadsheets in a format that can be opened in Microsoft Excel.
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Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel are similar in many ways. They both let you create spreadsheets for similar purposes — invoices, bookkeeping, scheduling, party planning — and have many of the same features.

However, even if the programs are incredibly similar, some people find it preferable to work in Excel over Google Sheets. This could be because you don't need an internet connection to save your work, or maybe they're just more familiar with the interface.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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