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Performing Calculations
Multiplan performs calculations according to cell contents, from left to
right and top to bottom. Individual cell values are recalculated each time
you enter new numbers and formulas. The largest number that Multiplan
can calculate is 9.9999999999999E62; the smallest number is I E-64.
(Positive numbers in scientific notation include a plus symbol after the E
when they appear on the screen.)
Using Cell Groups
Formulas can apply to the relationships between single cells or between
groups of cells. The simplest cell group is a row or column. Cell references
can also describe any combination of rows and columns that form a
rectangular area on the spreadsheet. These areas form a range, union, or
intersection, as described below:
Ranges
Any single rectangular grouping of cells comprises a range. To describe a
range, reference the cells in the upper left and lower right corners of the
rectangular area. Separate the two references with a colon ( : ).
Unions
Two or more ranges comprise a union. To describe a union, reference the
cells in the upper left and lower right corners for each range. Separate the
two ranges with a comma ( , ).
Intersections
The area where two ranges overlap (intersect) is an intersection. To
describe an intersection, first name the two ranges (using the Name
command), then separate the two range names with a blank space.
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