Entering New Data


Entering data is as simple as selecting a particular cell and typing input from the keyboard. Just follow these steps:

1.

Move the cursor to the desired cell, using either the mouse or the keyboard arrow keys.

2.

Begin typing.

3.

When you are finished typing, press the Enter key to accept the data entry.

This approach works for all types of data, with the exception of formulas. Entering a formula is almost this simple, except that you must enter an equal sign (=) first. Just go to the cell, press the = key on your keyboard, and then enter the formula.

As to how the individual data is formattedthat is, how Google Spreadsheets interprets numbers and lettersit depends on what type of data you enter:

  • If you typed only numbers, the data will be formatted as a number (with no commas or dollar signs).

  • If you typed a number with a dollar sign in front of it, the data will be formatted as currency.

  • If you typed any alphabetic characters, the data will be formatted as text.

  • If you typed numbers separated by the - or / characters (such as 12-31 or 1/2/06), the data will be formatted as a date.

  • If you typed numbers separated by the : character (such as 2:13), the data will be formatted as a time.




Using Google Spreadsheets
Using Google Spreadsheets
ISBN: B000P28WL2
EAN: N/A
Year: 2007
Pages: 78

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