GS-Calc 9.2 ($20, 30-day free trial) is an inexpensive spreadsheet program that isn’t a simple Excel clone. It offers has a number of interesting features, including a large work area (4094 columns by ...

When it comes to spreadsheets, many think Excel is the only game in town. But what if I told you there is a powerful, free alternative hiding in plain sight? LibreOffice Calc is a free open-source ...

I've seen spreadsheets that are basically interactive tutorials, and many more loaded with what Edward Tufte refers to as "chartjunk" -- embellishments that do nothing to make the presentation of ...

Once you are comfortable with inputting functions and formulas, the next step is to learn how to automate the processes. Calc includes over half a dozen tools to help you manipulate functions and ...