Question

What is the default save type of a newly created spreadsheet?

• A. ODF spreadsheet
• B. dBase
• C. Microsoft Excel
• D. Office Open XML spreadsheet

Hint:

Open-source spreadsheet programs use ODF (.ods) as default, ensuring free, open access and wide compatibility.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The default save format for new spreadsheets varies by software. Open-source suites like LibreOffice Calc and OpenOffice Calc default to the ODF spreadsheet format. ODF, or Open Document Format, is an international standard for office documents, including spreadsheets, text documents, and presentations. Spreadsheets in ODF format use the .ods file extension. This format promotes compatibility and easy sharing across various platforms and software that support the open standard, aiming to prevent vendor lock-in and improve interoperability. Other formats like dBase (for databases), Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx), and Office Open XML spreadsheet (.xlsx, the current Microsoft Excel default) are proprietary or different standards. These are not the default in open-source spreadsheet applications, which prioritize ODF. Consequently, the appropriate choice is (A) ODF spreadsheet.