New Guidelines For Spreadsheets
Human-Computer Interaction
2008-07-22 v1
Abstract
Current prescriptions for spreadsheet style specify modular separation of data, calcu1ation and output, based on the notion that writing a spreadsheet is like writing a computer program. Instead of a computer programming style, this article examines rules of style for text, graphics, and mathematics. Much 'common wisdom' in spreadsheets contradicts rules for these well-developed arts. A case is made here for a new style for spreadsheets that emphasises readability. The new style is described in detail with an example, and contrasted with the programming style.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0807.3186,
title = {New Guidelines For Spreadsheets},
author = {John F. Raffensperger},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0807.3186},
year = {2008}
}
Comments
16 pages, 5 figures, 1 table