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1. thunderbong · 1790394439 · focus · HN ↗

   Over the years, I've seen many comments dismissing Excel. But as many people who've worked in enterprises know, Excel is a godsend for manipulating reams of data for non-programmers who can think analytically. Of course, complex formulae and extensive VBA functions become a tech debt over time. But implemented properly, it provides a solution which doesn't require huge management approvals and increases productivity.

   I'm sure that these new features will find a lot of use amongst many people. And seeing these Excel innovations is heartening.

   1. herbst · 1790410052 · focus · HN ↗

      I mean spreadsheets are amazing, but excel is still a shitty piece of software (in my books)

      1. stock_toaster · 1790415574 · focus · HN ↗

         I recall excel being decent once upon a time, back in the early 2000's, before the ribbon interface was added.

         1. Scharkenberg · 1790454764 · focus · HN ↗

            The introduction of the Office ribbon was one of the biggest improvements in software that I have ever experienced.

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