Adding Data To A Spreadsheet; Cell References - Tandy 600 Owner's Manual

Adding Data to a Spreadsheet
After you set up your spreadsheet, you are ready to add data to it. Press W
to choose the Edit mode for data entry. There are three types of data you
can add to a cell: numeric data, formulas, and text.
Numeric data can consist of: numbers, minus and plus signs, decimals, and
an exponentiation symbol (0 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - +. E). Numeric data can be
expressed as integers, decimal fractions, or exponential expressions. Add
numeric data to a cell by selecting the cell, then typing the data. As you
type, the data appears on the edit line. Press
I
ENTER
I to enter the data into
the cell, leave the Edit mode, and return to the command mode. Type the
data, then press an arrow key to enter the data without leaving the Edit
mode.
Formulas are mathematical expressions that perform some operation on
one or more numbers. The operands of the formula may be cell references
or numbers. The formula operators available are listed in "'Multiplan
Operations" in this chapter. Enter a formula into a cell by selecting the
cell, then typing the formula.
Text is used on a spreadsheet for row and column headings, notes, and so
forth. All text must be enclosed by quotes ("). Except for the quotes, enter
text as you would enter numeric data. Text that does not fit in a cell is
truncated.
Cell References
When you refer to a cell within a formula, the cell reference can be
"'absolute" or "relative." Absolute cell references are entered directly,
relative references are entered with an arrow key.
To enter a formula that uses absolute references:
I. Select the cell in which to enter the formula.
2. PressW to choose the Edit command.
3. Type the formula, including cell references. Separate cell references
with the appropriate arithmetic operators.
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