MO-210
1Manage worksheets and workbooks
25–30%
2Manage data cells and ranges
25–30%
3Manage tables and table data
10–15%
4Perform operations by using formulas and functions
15–20%
5Manage charts
15–20%
Exam guide · MO-210
MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) exam guide
The MO-210 exam takes 50 minutes. Microsoft doesn’t list its passing score: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam. It costs $100 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) (MO-210)
- Questions
- Check Microsoft’s exam page
- Time
- 50 min
- Passing score
- Varies by exam
- Scored from 1 to 1,000; the score you need depends on the exam
- How Microsoft scores
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Intermediate
- Role
- Excel
- Renewal
- Every 5 years
- Exam code
- MO-210
From Microsoft’s own pages, checked every week (last on November 7, 2026). The cost is checked every week too. How we check our facts
Versions and dates
What’s changing, and when
Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for MO-210. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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What the exam covers
Each domain’s share of the exam, as Microsoft publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.
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10 MO-210 questions
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A week-by-week plan
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How long is the MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) exam?
The MO-210 exam takes 50 minutes.
What is the passing score for MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)?
Microsoft doesn’t list the passing score for MO-210: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam.
How much does the MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) exam cost?
$100 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does MO-210 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for MO-210. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for MOS Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)?
Weight your time like the exam: Manage worksheets and workbooks and Manage data cells and ranges carry the most (25–30% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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