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In a spreadsheet I get all the information I require and it is easy to get
additional information if needed. I can add, modify, and delete headers both
horizontally and vertically. I can add, modify, or delete cells, rows, or
columns at will. As long as I leave the original data alone, I can add as
many calculated columns or rows as I wish. One of my spreadsheets is a
complete double entry bookkeeping system. I can use split or freeze to keep
the column and row titles visible while scrolling through the data of the
various accounts.
According to what I read last night, you must be very careful or you may
compromise essential data. The implication was that it would be easier and
safer to create a new database than to modify it. From the 
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Documentation/Publications documentation
:
"Fields can be added or deleted, but adding a field requires you to enter
the data for that one field for every existing record with an entry for that
field."
"Deleting a field deletes all the data once contained in that field."
"Changing the field type of a field can lead to data being lost either
partially or completely."
"Deleting a table removes all of the data contained in every field of the
table."
I will continue reading, but so far it seems that a spreadsheet has all the
advantages and none of the disadvantages of a database.
My knowledge of databases is very limited. If there is any advantage in
using a database over a spreadsheet, please share it with me.



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