Excel 2003 is newer than Excel xp, so anything you learn on xp you can use on 2003. The differences are minimal. I see no problem
in taking a course on xp, while using 2003.

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Kind regards,

Niek Otten

"Ivan" <mr_jerky_maker@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:122ts9qo5sds285@corp.supernews.com...
> I'm looking at online and evening classes for excel. Some of them mention Excel XP is required software to take the course. I
> have Excel 2003 installed on my home computer. Is 2003 considered the same as XP?
>