spreadsheet format

[SPRED-sheet FOR-mat]
nounpl: spreadsheet formats
formato de planilha
1. A standardized layout or structure used to organize and present data in rows and columns, typically in software applications like Excel or Google Sheets
The data needs to be converted to spreadsheet format for analysis.
Os dados precisam ser convertidos para formato de planilha para análise.
2. A specific file format (such as .xlsx, .csv, or .ods) used to save tabular data in spreadsheet applications
Please save the report in spreadsheet format so we can update it later.
Por favor, salve o relatório em formato de planilha para que possamos atualizá-lo depois.
3. The arrangement of information in a grid system with cells containing values, formulas, or text for data management and calculation
This information is best presented in spreadsheet format with formulas to calculate totals.
Esta informação é melhor apresentada em formato de planilha com fórmulas para calcular totais.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American business environments, particularly in finance, accounting, and data analysis sectors. In Brazil, 'planilha' is the standard term, while in Portugal 'folha de cálculo' is preferred. The concept has become increasingly important with the digital transformation of workplaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tabular formatgrid formatspreadsheet layoutworksheet format
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrative formattext formatparagraph format

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formato de planilha
Most common and standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
formato de planilha
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
formato de planilha
Standard term in business and technical contexts
Portugal
formato de folha de cálculo
Portuguese European equivalent using 'folha de cálculo' instead of 'planilha'

Related Words

ExcelGoogle SheetsCSVdata organizationrows and columnscellsformulas

Related Idioms & Phrases

in spreadsheet format
convert to spreadsheet format
organize in spreadsheet format
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