>>I think they have added to the "fun" element by not really standardizing on any particular Excel version. If it looks like a spreadsheet and it comes in email they cut and they paste. Of course those in field offices sending the spreadsheets feel free to reorganized the column layout in any way they see fit.
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>I love them putting area codes into cells without making them text
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With these folks the excel cut and paste is the * primary * system ( keys ? - we don't need no stinkin' keys ) The also get bank deposit and credit card data by cutting and pasting off the screen on the bank's website.
My proposed system will only be considered useful to the degree it can create output to participate in this.
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