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title: Install Excel Desktop on Debian using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of Excel Desktop for on Debian - Excel Desktop
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/excel-desktop-sahil/debian
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# Install Excel Desktop on **Debian**

# Excel Desktop (excel-desktop-sahil)

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#### Excel Desktop

Microsoft Excel Desktop Client for Linux

A feature-rich desktop application that brings Microsoft Excel functionality to Linux users. Built with Electron for seamless cross-platform compatibility and packaged as a Snap for easy installation across all major Linux distributions.

Features:

* Full Excel compatibility - work with .xlsx, .xls, and other spreadsheet formats
* Native desktop integration with Linux system tray and notifications
* Offline-capable spreadsheet editing and management
* Familiar Excel-like interface optimized for Linux workflows
* Automatic updates through Snap packaging
* Cross-platform file compatibility

Perfect for Linux users who need Excel functionality without switching operating systems or relying solely on web-based solutions.

Note: This is an unofficial desktop client. For official Microsoft Excel, please use Microsoft 365 web version or Windows/macOS applications.

### Package name

* excel-desktop-sahil

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### License

* unset

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### Last updated

* 31 January 2026 - latest/stable

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## Enable snaps on Debian and install Excel Desktop

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

On Debian 9 (Stretch) and newer, snap can be installed directly from the command line:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

After this, install the snapd snap in order to get the latest snapd:

```
sudo snap install snapd
```

### Install Excel Desktop

To install Excel Desktop, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install excel-desktop-sahil
```

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