Lotus 1-2-3

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Spreadsheet software
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:analyzes Statistical functions available
gptkbp:availableFormats WK1
WK3
WK4
gptkbp:community User forums exist
gptkbp:communityFeedback Criticized for lack of modern features in later years
Received positive reviews in early years
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Microsoft_Excel
gptkb:Quattro_Pro
gptkbp:culturalImpact Part of computing history
Influenced business practices in the 1980s
Symbol of early spreadsheet revolution
gptkbp:dataUsage Can import data from various formats
Can export to CSV format
Can export to DBF format
Can export to HTML format
Supports various chart types
Can_export_to_Excel_format
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Lotus_Development_Corporation
gptkbp:discontinued 1995
gptkbp:features Macros
Graphing capabilities
Database functions
3D charts
gptkbp:firstPublished gptkb:Lotus_1-2-3_Release_1.0
gptkbp:hasVersion gptkb:Lotus_1-2-3_Release_9.8
gptkbp:historicalSignificance User manuals available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus 1-2-3
gptkbp:influencedBy VisiCalc
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired later spreadsheet software design
gptkbp:language C
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future spreadsheet applications
Considered legacy software today
Pioneered spreadsheet features
gptkbp:marketShare Dominated spreadsheet market in the 1980s
gptkbp:notableEvent Can_be_run_on_DOS_emulators
gptkbp:operatingHours OS/2
Windows
gptkbp:platforms gptkb:DOS
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Lotus_1-2-1
gptkbp:releaseYear 1983
gptkbp:resources Online resources available
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lotus_SmartSuite
gptkbp:supports Limited support after discontinuation
gptkbp:training Self-learning resources available
Training courses offered in the 1980s
gptkbp:userBase Government agencies
Educational institutions
Business users
gptkbp:userInterface Menu-driven