Google wants it to be a "nonissue" when Google Docs and Chrome OS users work with Microsoft Office files. CNET News' Stephen Shankland ran into hitches and glitches that show that's not the case.

XLS is the default file type for Microsoft Office Excel files. It is compatible with nearly all programs that read spreadsheet files. If you are looking to manage your spreadsheets while you're on the ...

Online spreadsheets can be effective when managing or sharing data among a group of collaborators. Web-based storage means files are always accessible from any browser, plus it eliminates the hassle ...