Easy Tech TutsHow to Uninstall Microsoft Excel on Windows 11 Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Whether you're freeing up disk space, clearing out a corrupted install before reinstalling, or moving fully to cloud-based spreadsheets, removing Excel from Windows 11 is straightforward through the built-in Settings app. There's one important catch worth knowing beforehand if Excel came bundled with the rest of Microsoft 365.
01Open Windows Settings
Go to the modern Windows 11 Settings app and navigate to the Apps section, which centralizes management for all installed software.
02Find your installed Office apps
Locate Microsoft Excel or your broader Microsoft 365 suite in the list of installed applications.
03Choose uninstall or modify
Select the app and choose to uninstall, or choose modify if you want to adjust which specific Office components are installed rather than removing everything.
04Understand suite bundling limits
If Excel was installed as part of a bundle like Microsoft 365 or Office Home & Student, Windows 11 treats the whole bundle as one entity, so you can't strip out just Excel while keeping Word or PowerPoint.
05Restart if prompted
Complete any system restart Windows requests after uninstalling to ensure leftover files and registry entries are cleared properly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I uninstall just Excel and keep Word and PowerPoint?
Not if they were installed together as part of a Microsoft 365 or Office bundle, since Windows 11 manages the suite as a single entity.
Will uninstalling Excel delete my saved spreadsheet files?
No, your personal documents are not deleted when you uninstall the application itself, only the software.
What if uninstalling leaves errors or leftover files?
Microsoft provides official cleanup support tools designed to remove residual files after a standard uninstall doesn't fully clear the system.
Do I need administrator access to uninstall Excel?
Yes, removing installed software on Windows 11 typically requires administrator permissions on the device.
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