A lot of people want access to Excel documents on a tablet so they can use their mobile device for work. Me? I want Excel on my iPad to help organize ideas for summer fun. Different use case, but ...

There are any number of spreadsheet apps available for the iPad, but recently the market changed dramatically when Microsoft released the full Office suite for iPad, including a version of Excel.

Microsoft has announced that the Excel app made for Apple's iPad can now support PivotTables, allowing users to create and edit them on the tablet's smaller display and using its touchscreen.

Microsoft has announced that Office for iPad apps will gain the ability to use add-in apps like its desktop and web Office components; we go hands on with the updated Excel for iPad. Share on Facebook ...