To create an expense report in Microsoft Excel: 1. Select New in the left menu of the Excel program, or if templates are visible near the top of the opening screen, select view more templates. 2. Search for “expense report” in the “search for online templates” box. 3. Choose and click on the template you like. 4. Click the Create icon. 5. Use and save the template for creating an expense report.  Preferably, use a standard expense report template that your company has selected and uses companywide.