OpenOffice.org Calc functions, part 2: Working with formulas
A formula is a spreadsheet function entered in a cell, complete with its arguments. They’re one of the two or three major applications that first spearheaded the acceptance of the personal computer in the 1980s, and the main tools of advanced spreadsheet use.
In part 1 of this article, I gave an overview of functions and what they do. Now, in part 2, I’ll continue by explaining how you enter formulas (or formulae, if you prefer), and how you can check and review them afterwards.
Entering Formulas
You can enter function formulas in several ways.
The quickest way to enter a function formula is to start typing, either in the cell itself, or at the input line. If you are typing in the cell, as soon as you type an operator, such as an equal sign or less than sign ( Options -> OpenOffice.org Calc -> View -> Display. Unselect the check box beside it, and the result will display. However, you can still see the formula in the formula bar field.
~LC
Posted by LinuxChick - Baldys Paradox