

A phone or tablet sounds, therefore, like a dangerous place to edit a spreadsheet containing anything more serious than your to-do list or cake recipes. In a worksheet, an input error could bankrupt your company or destroy your scientific results. When you work on a spreadsheet, it's not using like a word processor, in which you can make a typing error and your meaning will (probably) still be clear. The most impressive thing about the Excel iPad app isn't any one particular feature-it's the fact that it exists at all.

It is a worthy option, given how expensive its competitors are. Unlike other apps in this roundup, QuickOffice is free and it works quite well. QuickOffice, which comes from Google, allows users to both create and edit Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations on their iPads. All this means is that the app is capable of performing the sophisticated functions Office users would expect. The company claims to have over 500 editing options for Office documents, and it can handle 300 data-analysis inputs. Polaris Office 5 offers all the features you require to edit Office documents.

Documents To Go Premium can be downloaded for $16.99. It also supports cloud storage for those who want to share files over the Web.

There is a free Documents To Go app but the Premium version offers a complete suite with the ability to create and edit Office documents. The app also integrates with OpenOffice for those in the open-source community. But every cent spent is worth it as it comes with a distinctly Office-like design, allowing users to create and edit everything from Word documents to PowerPoint presentations. Documents Unlimited Suite This is yet another popular alternative on the iPad.
