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[xattt]

> Their excel competitor, the name of which i don't recall …

I think they named after whatever spreadsheets are used for calculating, something like Apple Digits or Numerals or Figures.

Does anyone else remember?

[bdowling → xattt]

It's called Numbers. I prefer it to Libre Office Calc. Neither are perfect substitutes for a person who really needs Excel though.

[lotsofpulp → bdowling]

Pretty sure xattt was attempting humor.

[bdowling → lotsofpulp]

Whoosh. Thanks.