I am working with/on MS Excel spreadsheets.

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I am working with MS Excel spreadsheets. or I am working on MS Excel spreadsheets.

Which one is correct, either "on" or "with"?
 

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Who are you saying that to, and why are you saying it?
Are you sure you've chosen the right tense? :)
 

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Who are you saying that to, and why are you saying it?
Are you sure you've chosen the right tense?
Context: I mostly create and edit data, use formulas, and format data on MS Excel spreadsheets during my office hours. So, I am unsure whether to tell my friend that I am working with MS Excel spreadsheets or that I am working on MS Excel spreadsheets.
 

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You can use "with" in the sense that you are using them. I'd probably use that.
 

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Use "with" and the present simple tense.
 

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I'd go with 'on', but I'm not bothered by 'with'.
 
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