Programs such as Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers and OpenOffice Calc allow users to create purposeful, adaptable spreadsheets. Spreadsheets are computer files that have the appearance of a paper worksheet with the added functionality of a computer program. Spreadsheet programs include features such as built-in calculators that will handle complex calculations automatically, as well as colorful graphs and charts created with the click of a button. Learning to make the most out of a spreadsheet program can mean a lighter workload.
