Why are spreadsheets still so clunky

I can’t be the only one who finds spreadsheets frustratingly clunky for data entry. Just the other day, I spent a good half hour trying to organize a simple report, and the freeze-ups made it infuriating. Isn’t there a better way to handle this stuff? Would love to hear how others streamline their work.

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Spreadsheets can feel like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole! Have you considered using a dedicated data entry tool like Airtable? It can really streamline things — or at least make them less clunky.

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