Keeping records

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max503 posted this 20 February 2022

I've had several false starts, putting my reloading records on my computer. Mainly, I rely on a spiral notebook, but that is in-efficient.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

I have Microsoft Excel 2007 and have used it in the past. In fact, I already have some records on it. Just wondering if I should stay with that or is there some other software I could go with before I get too deep with Excel.

Thanks in advance.

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alphabrass posted this 20 February 2022

MS EXCEL is very useful for keeping records of all kinds. It works well just as a way to list data in a table, but there are many other useful features. Formatting and printing out pages for a paper record to start with. The data can easily be sorted, graphed, and analyzed. It is generally intuitive in it use.

On the downside one is tied to using a computer to record the data, which is an extra step if it has been put on paper first. Backing up the files on a disc or memory stick is important. This extra time will be repaid many times over though. Being able to search for a particular record for instance.

There may be some pre-formatted EXCEL reloading record applications out there.

You may want to consider updating your EXCEL. Many new features and ease of use improvements have been added.

Hope this helps.

alphabrass