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3.3 Using Spreadsheets with Calc
Calc is the OpenOffice.org spreadsheet application. Create a new spreadsheet with File
> New > Spreadsheet or open one with File > Open. Calc can read and save in Microsoft
Excel's format, so it is easy to exchange spreadsheets with Excel users.
NOTE
Calc can process many VBA macros in Excel documents; however, support for
VBA macros is not yet complete. When opening an Excel spreadsheet that
makes heavy use of macros, you might discover that some do not work.
In the spreadsheet cells, enter fixed data or formulas. A formula can manipulate data
from other cells to generate a value for the cell in which it is inserted. You can also
create charts from cell values.
3.3.1 Using Formatting and Styles in Calc
Calc comes with a few built-in cell and page styles to improve the appearance of your
spreadsheets and reports. Although these built-in styles are adequate for many uses,
you will probably find it useful to create styles for your own frequently used formatting
preferences.
Creating a Style
1 Click Format > Styles and Formatting.
2 In the Formatting and Styles window, click either the Cell Styles or the Page
3 Right-click in the Formatting and Styles window, then click New.
4 Specify a name for your style and use the various tabs to set the desired formatting
5 Click OK.
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