No, it's more reminiscent of the shift from DOS to Windows.

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I agree!!! I have also been an excel power user and go-to person for the last
15 years. I find the new version of excel has been dumbed-down to the point
of forced inefficiency. I barely use a mouse with the earlier versions of
excel and this version forces me to use a mouse. My toolbars and settings are
highly customized and macro'ed to the point that I always keep a copy of my
.xlb and personal.xls files on hand. I do not have time to invest in
relearning what was an extremely useful, reliable, and efficient tool. To
cite a saying that aptly reflects my frustration, 'If it ain't broke don't
fix it.' Why not create a version for non-excel users and keep the original?
Isn't this reminiscent of "New Coke"?????

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the ribbon is NOT fine, it's rubbish. A complete failure as far as
I'm concerned.
I hope M$ is forced soon to re-establish the old menu and toolbars
system.