Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper, accounting worksheet. It displays multiple cells that make up a grid consisting of rows and columns , each cell containing either alphanumeric text or numeric values. A spreadsheet serves a variety of purposes. The most basic purpose of a spreadsheet is to hold and store data. Commonly used in the business and scientific fields, a spreadsheet can be set up in myriad ways using rows and columns. A spreadsheet provides structure and organization for data and often makes calculations. Microsoft Excel is likely the most commonly used computer software for creating spreadsheets.

The examples of spreadsheet softwares available are:-

1. Microsoft Excel
2. VisiCalc
3. Apple iWork Numbers
4. OpenOffice.org Calc
5. Gnumeric
6. Lotus 1-2-3
7. Resolver One