Computer applications or paper documents organized in rows and columns for calculating, analyzing, and storing data.
Compound of 'spread' (from Old English sprǣdan) and 'sheet' (from Old English scēte). The term emerged in the 1960s for accounting worksheets, then became standard for electronic versions like VisiCalc in 1979.
The humble spreadsheet revolutionized business and personal finance more than most people realize - VisiCalc was actually one of the first 'killer apps' that made personal computers essential for businesses. Today's Excel formulas can be incredibly complex, essentially turning spreadsheets into programming environments.
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