Beginning OpenOffice Calc: From Setting Up Simple Spreadsheets to Business Forecasting

Entering Data

Entering information into an OpenOffice.org Calc worksheet is generally a matter of double-clicking on a cell and typing whatever it is you wish to type. A single hit on the Enter/Return key stores your input inside the current cell.

Pressing one of the cursor (arrows) keys on the keyboard or clicking on another cell has the same effect unless you are entering a formula, in which case OpenOffice.org Calc will insert references to the cells to which you moved the spreadsheet cursor. To get out of that mode, press Esc.

The spreadsheet cursor is the thick, black frame around a cell. The text cursor is the black, vertical bar that moves across the screen as you type.

OpenOffice.org Calc is smart enough to recognize many popular types ...