12.2 Spreadsheets
A variety of spreadsheet programs are available today. You may already have some experience with spreadsheets, though we don’t assume any background knowledge in this discussion. Each spreadsheet program has its own particular nuances regarding its abilities and syntax, but all spreadsheets embrace a common set of concepts. Our discussion in this chapter focuses on these common concepts. The specific examples that we explore are consistent with the syntax and functionality of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program.
A spreadsheet is a software application that allows the user to organize and analyze data using a grid of labeled cells. A cell can contain data or a formula that is used to calculate a value. Data stored in a ...
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