Can you get excel on Linux?

Excel cannot be installed and run directly on Linux. Windows and Linux are very different systems, and programs for one can’t run directly on the other. There are a few alternatives: OpenOffice is an office suite similar to Microsoft Office, and can read/write Microsoft Office files.

How do I install Microsoft Office on Linux?

On Ubuntu, open the Ubuntu Software Center, search for Wine, and install the Wine package. Next, insert the Microsoft Office disc into your computer. Open it in your file manager, right-click the setup.exe file, and open the .exe file with Wine.