1. OpenOffice.org Calc
What is it?
• It is a spreadsheet program licensed under the GNU project and is installed with functions
which are more comprehensive and are easy to use .
• Features
“...easier to pull in raw data from corporate databases; cross­tabulate, summarize, and convert
it into meaningful information.”
• Natural Language allows the user to make formulas using words.
• Sum Button automatically inserts sum function
• Wizards help in picking and utilizing the functions in the spreadsheet as well as in downloading
the available templates.
• Scenario Manager allows the user to use “what if...” analysis i. e. comparing profitability of
high/medium/low sales forecasts.
• Styles and Formatting allows the user to manipulate the elements such as putting backgrounds,
choosing fonts, putting borders, etc.
• Open Document saving enables the user to access the created spreadsheet under other Open
Document compliant software. It enables sharing through multiple users support.
(Sample image of a window of OpenOffice.org Calc)
Advantages
• User­friendly Disadvantages
• Multi­purpose • Subjective to user's orientation of the
• Involves helpful features/functions. program.