No Instant Lightweight Spreadsheet Accessible Without Opening Full App
Users who need quick calculations must open heavy applications like Numbers or Excel rather than accessing a fast inline tool. This creates friction for simple arithmetic tasks that do not warrant a full spreadsheet session. A menu-bar-accessible calculator with formula support addresses a common productivity gap.
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