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What is Apple Numbers?

Numbers is a spreadsheet application developed by Apple Inc. as part of the iWork productivity suite. It is available for Mac and iOS, or for Windows in a browser via its cloud edition.

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What is Apple Numbers?

Numbers is a spreadsheet application developed by Apple Inc. as part of the iWork productivity suite. It is available for Mac and iOS, or for Windows in a browser via its cloud edition.

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Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
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Numbers is a spreadsheet application developed by Apple Inc. as part of the iWork productivity suite. It is available for Mac and iOS, or for Windows in a browser via its cloud edition.

Reviewers rate Usability highest, with a score of 8.

The most common users of Apple Numbers are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Users commonly recommend Apple Numbers for various purposes. Firstly, they suggest using it as an alternative to Microsoft Excel, especially for organizations that do not use Microsoft Office products. It is seen as a good option for basic spreadsheets and tasks, thanks to its intuitive and visually appealing interface. Additionally, users recommend Apple Numbers as a decent alternative to Excel for creating outstanding graphs and charts.

Secondly, users appreciate Apple Numbers as a free cloud-based spreadsheet tool. They find it easy-to-use, particularly for those who prefer the Apple ecosystem or have multiple Apple products. It is often recommended for fulfilling basic spreadsheet needs without overwhelming features.

Lastly, Mac users specifically find Apple Numbers to be a user-friendly version of Excel. They recommend using it for crunching numbers and performing basic spreadsheet functions. However, they acknowledge that more complex tasks like PivotTables may be better suited for Excel. Furthermore, while Apple Numbers is suitable for personal use, some users find limited value when collaborating with others who use different spreadsheet software.

Overall, users commonly recommend using Apple Numbers as an alternative to Excel for basic spreadsheets and tasks. It is praised for its intuitive interface and cloud-based nature. Mac users appreciate its user-friendliness but note certain limitations compared to Excel for advanced features like PivotTables.

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Numbers Comes Through When it Counts

Rating: 10 out of 10
November 11, 2024
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Verified User
Apple Numbers
15 years of experience
I use Numbers for all of my spreadsheet tasks. I also use it for form creation, signs, some inter-office documents. I like to use Numbers especially because the tools are intuitive, and consistent. Portabaility between Numbers and other spreadsheet programs is seamless. This is expecially useful when working or collaborating with PC users who likely are using Microsoft products. I have never had any significant issues when sharing files with Excel users.
  • templates
  • layout
  • tool selection
  • compatibility
Cons
  • customization of workspace
  • saving pre-selected tools
  • consistent fonts across platforme
Apple Numbers is perfectly suited for small to medium businesses. I have not had occasion to use it in a large/enterprise setting, but I cant imagine that there would be any issues there. There was one instance that comes to mind when Numbers presented a challenge when I needed to use a supplied Excel sheet had macros and they did not function properly in Numbers.
  • simple to use...saves time
  • produces high-quality, professional documents
  • very easy to share and collaborate with other team members
Very user friendly and intuitive
Numbers is every bit as good and functional as Excel.
3
Sales, management, marketing, manufacturing
1
IT manager
  • bookkeeping
  • forecasting
  • charts
  • presentations
  • Presentations
  • project management
  • payroll management
I just really like it
Yes
MS Excel
  • Integration with Other Systems
  • Ease of Use
Very easy to share documents across various operating systems
I dont think I would change anything
Implementing Numbers effectively, whether for personal use or within an organization, requires understanding its strengths and limitations to maximize productivity.
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
Key Change Management Lessons:
Align with needs: Understand user needs and use cases to ensure Numbers fits within existing workflows.
Training is key: Offer robust training and ongoing support to ease the learning curve.
Start small: Begin with specific, manageable use cases where Numbers excels, and expand gradually.
Manage expectations: Be transparent about what Numbers can and cannot do, especially for power users.
Leverage champions: Use early adopters to help build momentum and encourage others.
Encourage experimentation: Create a culture where testing new tools is encouraged, not forced.
Provide continuous support: Regularly seek feedback and make adjustments to the implementation plan based on user input.
  • Difficulty with cross-platform compatibility
  • Numbers lacks some of the advanced features found in Excel
  • No Training
Never have contacted
I did not purchase premium support because I don't need it... online support/forums are sufficient
No
Cannot think of any
  • User Interface and Design
  • Collaboration
  • Limited Advanced Features
  • Excel Compatibility
Yes
It works well... a bit cumbersome...smooth integration and ease of use, especially on iPads and iPhones. simpledesign like the desktop version but with touch-optimized features
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