# Microsoft Excel for Windows

Microsoft Excel is a widely used tool for data management and computation. Valorx enhances this experience by building a powerful bridge between **Excel** and **Salesforce**.

**Valorx Fusion** is designed with all users in mind—aiming to simplify complex workflows and deliver a seamless experience when working with Salesforce data directly in Excel.

In this section, you’ll find:

* **Minimum System Requirements** for running Valorx Fusion
* **Installation Instructions** to help you get started quickly

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### Minimum Requirements for Valorx Fusion

To ensure the best experience with Valorx Fusion, please review the supported environments below:

🖥️ **Supported Windows Client Versions**

Valorx Fusion’s Excel add-in is built on widely supported Microsoft technologies and runs smoothly on the following Windows Client versions:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="213"></th><th width="166"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Windows Version</strong></td><td><strong>Compatible</strong></td><td><strong>Remarks</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Windows 11</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Fully supported and recommended</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Windows 10</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Fully supported and recommended</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Windows 8.1</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Supported with additional setup</td></tr></tbody></table>

> \*Although technically supported on Windows 7, we strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 10 or later for optimal security and performance.

📊 **Supported Microsoft Excel Versions**

The add-in works with the most widely used versions of Microsoft Excel:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="199"></th><th width="172"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Excel Version</strong></td><td><strong>Compatible</strong></td><td><strong>Remarks</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Microsoft 365</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Fully supported (32-bit and 64-bit)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Excel 2021 / 2019</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Fully supported</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Excel 2016 / 2013</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Fully supported</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Excel 2010</strong></td><td>✔ Yes</td><td>Supported, but older</td></tr></tbody></table>

📌 **Our Recommendation**

For optimal performance and the most reliable experience, we recommend:

* Using **Microsoft Excel 2016 or later**
* Running on **Windows 10 or Windows 11**

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### Installing Valorx Fusion

To get Valorx Fusion running on your computer, please follow the below steps.

* Click [**here**](https://api.valorx.com/api/download/latest) to download the latest **Valorx** **Fusion**.
* Once the installation page pops up, check in the **Terms and Conditions** and click on **INSTALL**.

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* Once the installation is complete user need to click on **Finish**.

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* Once the installation is completed, open Microsoft Excel, and you should see **Valorx** **Fusion** **Ribbon** tab. This means you have successfully installed Valorx on your computer.
* Select **Valorx Fusion** and click on **Start**.

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