Microsoft Excel
Overview
As part of Microsoft 365, all staff and students have access to Microsoft Excel.
Excel is used to organize, analyse, and visualize data. It organizes data into cells within rows and columns, allowing users to perform calculations using formulas and functions, create charts and graphs to visualize trends, and automate tasks with tools like pivot tables.
Excel can be installed on your computer/mobile device or can be used online through a web browser.
Accessing Excel from a web browser
- Log into office.tcd.ie using your Trinity email address (in the form username@tcd.ie) and password
- Click on the 'Apps' menu item on the left-hand side

- Click the 'All apps' link in the middle-right of the screen.
- Select 'Excel' from the list of all apps

Access Excel from the desktop app
When you install the Microsoft 365 Apps Office package, the Excel desktop app will be included as part of that installation.
Access Excel from the mobile app
Install the Excel app to your phone or tablet via Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.
Useful links
- Get started with Excel
- Formulas and functions
- Create a chart from start to finish
- Create a PivotTable to analyze worksheet data
Further training
IT Services have a few different Excel training options. These options are listed off of the below page.
Learn more about the most common Microsoft 365 apps
The below links contain more information the most commonly used applications within Microsoft 365 apps. These links will give you an insight in common questions related to each application.
Your Microsoft 365 Roadmap
The Microsoft 365 apps we use in Trinity keep evolving with changes and new features being introduced on a frequent basis by Microsoft. To help you keep informed and to learn about the updates, follow Your Microsoft 365 Roadmap, available on SharePoint to all staff in Trinity College Dublin.
Need Further Help?
Search the Knowledge Base for answers to commonly asked questions.
Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk by one of the below methods.
Email: itservicedesk@tcd.ie
Phone: +353 (01) 896 2000
Web Portal: assist.tcd.ie
Service desk opening hours are:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm