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Microsoft Excel macro is an example of what kind of service?

A) PaaS
B) DaaS
C) SaaS
D) IaaS

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Final answer:

A Microsoft Excel macro is a feature within Excel, not a type of service. However, Excel as part of Microsoft 365 is an example of Software as a Service (SaaS) when provided online.

Step-by-step explanation:

A Microsoft Excel macro is a series of commands and actions that are stored and can be run automatically to perform a specific task within Excel. When it comes to the options provided (PaaS, DaaS, SaaS, IaaS), none of them directly define what an Excel macro is since those terms relate to different types of cloud computing services. A macro is simply a feature of Microsoft Excel, which can be part of a SaaS offering if one considers Excel as part of Microsoft 365 (previously Office 365).

However, the question seems to be asking which category best fits Microsoft Excel itself when provided as an online service, which would be Software as a Service (SaaS). This is because SaaS refers to software distribution models in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over the internet. Microsoft 365, which includes Excel, is an example of a SaaS offering.

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