3.7.0 Safe to install
QESS std: Streamlining Educational Assessments with Ease

QESS std by Yoshiaki Watanabe offers a comprehensive solution for educational assessments, enhancing the process for educators and institutions alike.
This spreadsheet software focuses on efficient and user-friendly data entry by utilizing an editable keypad (virtual keyboard). The free version contains advertisements, while the 'QESS Pro' version is ad-free and requires payment.
- Enables assigning cell movement and text entry to a single key touch.
- Allows customization of the keypad layout and actions.
- Operates without the need for an internet connection.
- Offers control over key actions through command sequences or JavaScript.
- Supports reading and writing of xls, xlsx, csv, tsv, and txt file formats.
- Interprets Excel formulas and arithmetic expressions.
- Enables text acquisition through QR codes and voice recognition.
- Facilitates text sharing via the 'Share' function and text-to-speech capabilities.
- Allows embedding media (images, videos, audio) into cells as references without Excel compatibility.
- Permits hand-written images in cells and creation of various types of charts.
- Enables SQL Query execution on specified ranges and QR code generation.
- Supports splitting/trimming large spreadsheet files, exporting and importing data files from external storage, search/replace functions, sorting rows, freezing rows, and columns.
- Displays thumbnails for image and video cells, including HTTP images and YouTube videos.
This spreadsheet application is primarily designed for efficiently populating repetitive data such as attendance checklists, evaluations, goods management lists, event management records, game scores, counting tasks (e.g., traffic passing, attendance tracking), questionnaires, cashbooks, action logs, among others.
- Included sample layouts cater to various needs like counting, scoring, questionnaires, logging calculators, voice input support, QR code operations, and more.
- Offers flexibility in modifying the keypad layout and input sequences.
- Supports customization of single key touches for different functions such as character entry, cell navigation, value calculations using JavaScript.
- Compatible with file formats xls, xlsx, csv, tsv, txt with automatic or manual character encoding detection. Data files are interchangeable with Excel and other spreadsheet applications.
- Capable of executing Excel formulas and parsing arithmetic expressions. Supports standard copy/paste operations as well as data sharing using the 'Share' function for varied input methods like OCR.
- Provides options for column/row manipulation (hide/unhide/delete/insert), freezing cells, and reflecting Excel settings for borders, width, height, font colors. Incompatible with Excel settings related to cell merging and charts.
- Includes functionalities for QR/barcode input, voice recognition input with permissions for camera access. Offers TTS function for speaking out text within cells or ranges. Layouts can be customized to assist individuals with communication impediments like dysphonia.
A collection of sample layout files accompanies the software to suit different scenarios while allowing extensive customization. Detailed help documentation is accessible at: QESS Help Page.
Overview
QESS std is a Freeware software in the category Business developed by Yoshiaki Watanabe.
The latest version of QESS std is 3.7.0, released on 02/17/2024. It was initially added to our database on 02/17/2024.
QESS std runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of QESS std gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface that simplifies complex processes.
- Robust features for data analysis and reporting.
- High level of customization for specific user needs.
- Strong customer support and documentation available.
- Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback.
Cons
- Can be expensive for small businesses or individual users.
- Steeper learning curve for advanced features.
- Occasional software bugs that may disrupt workflows.
- Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors.
- Performance can lag with very large datasets.

Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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