28-10-2024 15:00 via theguardian.com

Microsoft Excel’s bloopers reel: nearly 40 years of spreadsheet errors

As the software used by millions around the world nears its 40th birthday, here are some of the low pointsFor millions of people, from accountants to the person in charge of the work rota, Microsoft Excel has been been a godsend.But as the spreadsheet software nears its 40th birthday, spare a thought for those who misplaced a decimal, left out a row or got their cut and paste wrong. Here are some of the most memorable examples. Continue reading...
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