Microsoft’s Office Suite, which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, has become a staple in offices and homes across the globe. First released in 1990, it helped standardize how documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are created and shared.

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company’s influence extends far beyond office productivity: it’s also known for the Windows operating system, Xbox gaming consoles, and its cloud computing services. Office Suite’s popularity is so widespread that “Excel” has even become a verb in workplaces, showing just how deeply Microsoft’s software is embedded in modern life.