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 install Excel on Linux?

First run Playonlinux to find the software you want to install. Click Install a program to open the search engine. If you want to install Microsoft Excel, you will need to search Microsoft Office and have the installation disc.

Can I use Microsoft Office on Linux?

Office works pretty well on Linux. … If you really want to use Office on a Linux desktop without compatibility issues, you may want to create a Windows virtual machine and run a virtualized copy of Office. This ensures you won’t have compatibility issues, as Office will be running on a (virtualized) Windows system.