Spreadsheets on the Move: An Evaluation of Mobile Spreadsheets
Abstract
The power of mobile devices has increased dramatically in the last few years. These devices are becoming more sophisticated allowing users to accomplish a wide variety of tasks while on the move. The increasingly mobile nature of business has meant that more users will need access to spreadsheets while away from their desktop and laptop computers. Existing mobile applications suffer from a number of usability issues that make using spreadsheets in this way more difficult. This work represents the first evaluation of mobile spreadsheet applications. Through a pilot survey the needs and experiences of experienced spreadsheet users was examined. The range of spreadsheet apps available for the iOS platform was also evaluated in light of these users' needs.
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@article{arxiv.1112.4191,
title = {Spreadsheets on the Move: An Evaluation of Mobile Spreadsheets},
author = {Derek Flood and Rachel Harrison and Kevin McDaid},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1112.4191},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
12 Pages, 7 Tables, 1 Colour Figure; Proc. European Spreadsheet Risks Int. Grp. (EuSpRIG) 2011 ISBN 978-0-9566256-9-4