SPREADSHEETS.

Abstract

The first and foremost spreadsheet feature the author covers is performance, in terms of speed and accuracy. Next he looks at capabilities, such as ancillary functions and macro commands, and compatibility issues, such as support for numeric coprocessors and networking. He also examines the structural capabilities of the spreadsheet (i. e. , the ability to create multidimensional worksheets or to link worksheets). Next is the all-important user interface: How do you interact with the spreadsheet, and what does its output look like? He examines two other details that might impact your plans to use these products-price and program size. He uses the popular version 1A of Lotus 1-2-3 as a rough basis for comparison of spreadsheet features. Features of the nine spreadsheets are reviewed.