Re: Suitable-to-task Debian spreadsheet software
On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:44:36AM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> I found a USDA published spreadsheet[1] [in xlsx format] containing needed
> data. I saved it to a local directory with no problems.
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> I copied it to another directory to prevent accidents.
> I opened it - Debian defaulted to LibreOffice Calc.
> I tried to save it [unedited] to file2.xlsx. Got dire warning and suggestion
> to save in ODF format.
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> Does Debian have a spreadsheet program that can competently read/write xlsx
> format? [never happy with LibreOffice text processing $#^$%YU]
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Libreoffice generally works - but you could always try Gnumeric from
the GNOME project.
It does help if you can try things for yourself if this is practicable
and *then* come back and say "X worked, Y didn't work". Some assembly
required, as they say, or at least a willingness to show and share your
workings to allow the rest of us to see *exactly* what you are talking
about.
With every good wish, as ever,
Andy Cater
(amacater@debian.org)
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> [1] https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/file/TFP-2021-Disaggregated-Market-Basket.xlsx
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