Spreadsheets are categorized by their functions. Common categories include: 1. Financial for budgeting, accounting, and statements.
2. Data analysis for organizing, sorting, and analyzing large data sets.
3. Inventory for tracking stock, supplies, or products.
4. Project management for planning tasks, timelines, and responsibilities.
5. Personal or custom for user-defined purposes like schedules or lists.
Software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets facilitates their design and customization.