Is excel still worth learning as a skill in 2026?

So I'm an upcoming IT student and I've been wondering if it's still relevant to learn excel and other Microsoft software in 2026. Also I thought learning it will really help in the long run, like getting a job and other stuff.

My only problem is that:

• With only basic knowledge about excel, what stuff should I be learning that will benefit me in the long run? (I heard they were formulas like automated computing and other higher level stuff).
• Will excel EVER be replaced? (Like are there other spreadsheet software that can possibly outperform excel?)
  
• How long does it take to know the basic foundation of using excel, and how long does it take to fully able to utilize it professionally?
  

Some questions might be dumb but I really want to have some practical skills that can help me in the future, plus I also wanna try excel pixel art, they look so cool.