spreadsheet programming
nounUK /ˈspred.ʃiːt ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
US /ˈspred.ʃiːt ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
Writing little sets of instructions inside a table of rows and columns so the computer can do the math for you.
She learned spreadsheet programming to make her budget add up automatically.
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2. Using built-in functions and formulas in a spreadsheet to solve problems without writing separate software.
His spreadsheet programming skills let him build a quick sales report in minutes.
3. Creating small programs, often called macros, that run inside spreadsheet software to repeat tasks.
The team used spreadsheet programming to clean thousands of rows of data.
4. The practice of designing spreadsheets so they calculate, sort, and update results on their own.
Good spreadsheet programming keeps the totals correct even when new numbers are added.