Spreadsheets Example

Demonstrates how to create a spreadsheet application.

The example demonstrates how to combine TableView and HeaderView to create a spreadsheet application.

Overview

The spreadsheets example demonstrates how to combine TableView and HeaderView to create a spreadsheet application. It serves as an excellent starting point for developers looking to understand the implementation of spreadsheet-like functionality in their applications, highlighting the versatility of TableView and HeaderView while providing practical insights into handling user interactions and data operations in a grid-based interface.

This example implements a comprehensive set of functionalities, providing users with a robust set of tools for data manipulation and structural organization. These functionalities include:

  • Cell Manipulation
  • Data Management
  • Formula Support

Cell Manipulation

This feature set focuses on how users can interact with and modify the structure of the spreadsheet. Key capabilities in this area include:

  • Select individual cells, entire rows, or columns
  • Insert and remove rows and columns
  • Show or hide specific rows and columns

Data Management

These features demonstrate advanced data handling capabilities, allowing users to efficiently manipulate cell contents. The following operations are supported:

  • Copy, cut, and paste groups of cells
  • Drag and drop cell contents
  • Reorder rows and columns

Formula Support

This section highlights the spreadsheet's ability to perform calculations, enabling users to create dynamic, interconnected data. The supported operations include:

  • Perform basic arithmetic operations
  • Calculate sum of a range of cells
Perform basic arithmetic operations

This subsection covers the fundamental mathematical operations that can be performed within cells. Users can leverage the following capabilities:

  • Single cell assignment
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Multiplication and division
Calculate sum of a range of cells

The summation feature allows users to quickly total a series of values. Users can employ a formula syntax similar to common spreadsheet applications. For example, to sum the values in cells A1 through B4, one might use a formula like "=SUM A1:B4"

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