How often do you use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets in your work, and what for? 📊

Question

I'm developing a new No-Code tool for data management.
We want to cover some usages of Excel and Google Sheets because I often hear people struggling with data operations on them.

I'm happy to hear what everyone uses them for and how hard it is!

Braden Floris · Accepted Answer

I do basic accounting for my small business in Google Sheets. I definitely don't use Sheets to its full potential, as it's not my skillset. Plenty of manual calculations.

Keita Mitsuhashi · Answer

@rob_chap Thank you for sharing!

Can I ask what you used it for specifically?

Pavel Kukhnavets · Answer

Right, Excel and Google Sheets are everywhere). These tools are the gold standard in the world of spreadsheet planning and data calculation. They help to store and analyze data, generate charts, perform calculations, make templates, and serve well in other directions. However, they often are time-consuming and weak in collaboration. They provide poor functionality for project management and task control. If you are looking for a good Excel alternative or a reliable substitute to Google Sheets, I'd recommend trying LibreOffice Calc or Zoho Sheet.

Rob Chapman · Answer

@keita_mitsuhashi_morph a league management spreadsheet for fantasy football :D

Rob Chapman · Answer

@bradenfloris @keita_mitsuhashi_morph I had to set up Google Sheets for something not work related a couple of years back, and I was impressed by:
1: how feature-rich it actually was, under the hood, and
2: How incredibly fiddly it was to use.
For #2 I'm sure was probably because I wasn't using it properly, but it wasn't exactly user-friendly lol

Keita Mitsuhashi · Answer

@bradenfloris 
Braden, thank you for sharing! Yes, it has tremendous potential! At the same time, it also means it's too complicated, doesn't it?
Even for me as a software developer, I find it difficult and I don't have enough time to learn it all!

billyy brown · Answer

I use both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets regularly in my work. Microsoft Excel is my preferred choice for tasks that require more intricate data analysis, complex calculations, and robust data visualization. It's especially useful when I'm dealing with large datasets or creating financial reports that demand a high level of precision. For anyone interested in obtaining these software solutions, you can explore options at Microsoft office, which offers various Office software packages, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, to cater to diverse work needs. Google Sheets, on the other hand, is my go-to for collaborative projects and quick data sharing. Its cloud-based nature makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues, as we can simultaneously work on the same document and track changes in real-time. It's a great tool for when teamwork and accessibility are paramount.

Keita Mitsuhashi · Answer

@vyacheslav_s Thank you for sharing!

How often do you use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets in your work, and what for? 📊

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