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OpenDocument Spreadsheet
Extension | .ods |
Category | 🔵 documents |
Programs | 🔵 Microsoft Office 2007 🔵 Microsoft Office 2010 |
Main program | 🔵 OpenOffice Calc |
Description | 🔵 ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) The .ods file format is a spreadsheet file format used by LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice Calc, and other office suites that support the OpenDocument standard. It's an XML-based file format and an open alternative to proprietary formats like Microsoft's .xls and .xlsx. ODS files can contain complex spreadsheets with cells, rows, columns, formulas, charts, and graphics. They are commonly used in environments that prefer or require open-source software. |
Technical details | 🔵 The `.ods` (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) format is part of the OpenDocument Format (ODF) for office documents, featuring the following key elements: - Standardization: It is standardized by OASIS and ISO/IEC (ISO/IEC 26300), ensuring a public specification and transparent development process. - XML-Based: It consists of compressed XML files, essentially creating a ZIP archive, promoting robust data exchange and interoperability. - Spreadsheet Elements: It supports rows, columns, cells, formulas, charts, and advanced formatting such as conditional formatting and cell styles. - Compatibility: Widely supported by various office suites such as OpenOffice.org, LibreOffice, Google Docs; with limited compatibility with Microsoft Excel for complex sheets. - Open Standard: It is freely available for implementation without licensing fees, encouraging software diversity and compatibility. - Compression: It benefits from ZIP compression, which is efficient for handling large spreadsheets. - Macro Support: It allows for the inclusion of macros in various scripting languages, with potential security risks. - Metadata: It supports document management metadata like title, author, and creation date. - Formula Syntax: It has a unique formula syntax, which may lead to compatibility issues with other formats such as .xlsx. - Multiple Sheets Support: It enables the use of multiple sheets within a single document. - Object Embedding: It allows for the embedding of objects and linking to external databases. - Accessibility Features: It includes features aimed at enhancing accessibility. - Encryption and Security: It provides options for encryption and password protection. The `.ods` format offers a flexible, interoperable solution for spreadsheet applications, particularly popular in open-source environments. |
Developer | 🔵 Sun Microsystems |
MIME type | 🔵 application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet 🔵 application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |