VisiCalc ("visible calculator") [1] is the first spreadsheet computer program for personal computers, [2] originally released for the Apple II by VisiCorp on October 17, 1979.

Mar 26, 2024 · VisiCalc made it simple for anyone to set up a grid of rows and columns, input data into "cells", then apply formulas to automate calculations. Change a single number and everything recalculates instantly.

The History section: Photos and narrative about the development of VisiCalc and other products from Dan Bricklin. Includes pictures of the attic where much of VisiCalc was written in 1979, early ads and reviews, pictures of the packaging and screenshots, and more.

Jul 28, 2023 · VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet program released in 1979 for the Apple II computer. It was easy to use and allowed for data sorting and storing in tabular rows and columns. VisiCalc was created to address and replace the …

Jul 18, 2019 · It was 1979 when Dan Bricklin (MBA 1979) and Bob Frankston made history by launching VisiCalc, the world’s first independent software company and the first spreadsheet program for personal computers.

VisiCalc, introduced in 1979, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of computing and business software. As the first electronic spreadsheet, it revolutionized financial calculations by automating complex tasks and enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Apr 2, 2018 · VisiCalc, invented by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston, was released to the public in 1979. It ran on an Apple II computer.

Jun 2, 2019 · It's the 40th anniversary of VisiCalc, the first popular spreadsheet program, and the anniversary has prompted some new remembrances of the killer app that, true to its "power to the people" origins, got people playing with data – and, by popularizing personal computers, helped to change the world.

A professional management and planning tool, VisiCalc takes the place of a calculator, pencil, and sheet of paper in solving problems such as sales projections, income taxes, financial ratios, engineering changes, and many more.

Introduced to the public in 1979, VisiCalc transformed the way businesses managed their financial data and marked the onset of a new era of computer-based productivity. In the late 1970s, personal computers were primarily seen as devices for …