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Table Of Contents
- Numbers User Guide
- Contents
- Preface: Welcome to Numbers ’09
- Chapter 1: Numbers Tools and Techniques
- Chapter 2: Creating, Saving, and Organizing a Numbers Spreadsheet
- Chapter 3: Using Tables
- Working with Tables
- Selecting Tables and Their Components
- Working with Rows and Columns in Tables
- Adding Rows to a Table
- Adding Columns to a Table
- Rearranging Rows and Columns
- Deleting Table Rows and Columns
- Adding Table Header Rows or Header Columns
- Freezing Table Header Rows and Header Columns
- Adding Table Footer Rows
- Resizing Table Rows and Columns
- Alternating Table Row Colors
- Hiding Table Rows and Columns
- Sorting Rows in a Table
- Filtering Rows in a Table
- Creating Table Categories
- Chapter 4: Working with Table Cells
- Putting Content into Table Cells
- Displaying Content Too Large for Its Table Cell
- Using Conditional Formatting to Monitor Table Cell Values
- Adding Images or Color to Table Cells
- Merging Table Cells
- Splitting Table Cells
- Formatting Table Cell Borders
- Copying and Moving Cells
- Adding Comments to Table Cells
- Formatting Table Cell Values for Display
- Using the Automatic Format in Table Cells
- Using the Number Format in Table Cells
- Using the Currency Format in Table Cells
- Using the Percentage Format in Table Cells
- Using the Date and Time Format in Table Cells
- Using the Duration Format in Table Cells
- Using the Fraction Format in Table Cells
- Using the Numeral System Format in Table Cells
- Using the Scientific Format in Table Cells
- Using the Text Format in Table Cells
- Using a Checkbox, Slider, Stepper, or Pop-Up Menu in Table Cells
- Using Your Own Formats for Displaying Values in Table Cells
- Creating a Custom Number Format
- Defining the Integers Element of a Custom Number Format
- Defining the Decimals Element of a Custom Number Format
- Defining the Scale of a Custom Number Format
- Associating Conditions with a Custom Number Format
- Creating a Custom Date/Time Format
- Creating a Custom Text Format
- Changing a Custom Cell Format
- Reordering, Renaming, and Deleting Custom Cell Formats
- Chapter 5: Working with Table Styles
- Chapter 6: Using Formulas in Tables
- The Elements of Formulas
- Performing Instant Calculations
- Using Predefined Quick Formulas
- Creating Your Own Formulas
- Removing Formulas
- Referring to Cells in Formulas
- Using Operators in Formulas
- Copying or Moving Formulas and Their Computed Values
- Viewing All Formulas in a Spreadsheet
- Finding and Replacing Formula Elements
- Chapter 7: Creating Charts from Data
- About Charts
- Creating a Chart from Table Data
- Changing a Chart from One Type to Another
- Moving a Chart
- Switching Table Rows and Columns for Chart Data Series
- Adding More Data to an Existing Chart
- Including Hidden Table Data in a Chart
- Replacing or Reordering Data Series in a Chart
- Removing Data from a Chart
- Deleting a Chart
- Sharing Charts with Pages and Keynote Documents
- Formatting Charts
- Formatting Specific Chart Types
- Chapter 8: Working with Text
- Adding Text
- Selecting Text
- Deleting, Copying, and Pasting Text
- Formatting Text Size and Appearance
- Making Text Bold, Italic, or Underlined
- Adding Shadow and Strikethrough to Text
- Creating Outlined Text
- Changing Text Size
- Making Text Subscript or Superscript
- Changing Text Capitalization
- Changing Fonts
- Adjusting Font Smoothing
- Adding Accent Marks
- Viewing Keyboard Layouts for Other Languages
- Typing Special Characters and Symbols
- Using Smart Quotes
- Using Advanced Typography Features
- Setting Text Alignment, Spacing, and Color
- Setting Tab Stops to Align Text
- Setting Indents
- Creating Lists
- Using Text Boxes, Shapes, and Other Effects to Highlight Text
- Using Hyperlinks
- Inserting Page Numbers and Other Changeable Values
- Automatically Substituting Text
- Inserting a Nonbreaking Space
- Checking for Misspelled Words
- Working with Spelling Suggestions
- Searching for and Replacing Text
- Chapter 9: Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects
- Working with Images
- Creating Shapes
- Using Sound and Movies
- Manipulating, Arranging, and Changing the Look of Objects
- Selecting Objects
- Copying or Duplicating Objects
- Deleting Objects
- Moving and Positioning Objects
- Moving an Object Forward or Backward (Layering Objects)
- Quickly Aligning Objects Relative to One Another
- Using Alignment Guides
- Creating Your Own Alignment Guides
- Positioning Objects by x and y Coordinates
- Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
- Connecting Objects with an Adjustable Line
- Locking and Unlocking Objects
- Modifying Objects
- Filling Objects with Colors or Images
- Working with MathType
- Chapter 10: Adding Address Book Data to a Table
- Chapter 11: Sharing Your Numbers Spreadsheet
- Chapter 12: Designing Your Own Numbers Spreadsheet Templates
- Index
Chapter 6 Using Formulas in Tables 12 9
To specify absolute and relative attributes of a cell reference after inserting one, Â
click the inserted reference, click its disclosure triangle, and choose an option from
the pop-up menu. See “Distinguishing Absolute and Relative Cell References” on
page 129 for more information.
The cell reference inserted uses names instead of reference tab notations if “Use header
cell names as references” is selected in the General pane of Numbers preferences.
To type a cell reference, place the insertion point in the Formula Editor or formula bar, m
and enter the cell reference using one of the formats listed in “Referring to Cells in
Formulas” on page 126.
When you type a cell reference that includes the name of a header cell, table, or sheet,
after typing three characters a list of suggestions pops up if the characters you typed
match one or more names in your spreadsheet. You can select from the list or continue
typing. To disable name suggestions, choose Numbers > Preferences and deselect “Use
header cell names as references” in the General pane.
Distinguishing Absolute and Relative Cell References
Use absolute and relative forms of a cell reference to indicate the cell to which you
want the reference to point if you copy or move its formula.
If a cell reference is relative (A1), when its formula moves, it stays the same. However,
when the formula is cut or copied and then pasted, the cell reference changes so
that it retains the same position relative to the formula cell. For example, if a formula
containing A1 appears in C4 and you copy the formula and paste it in C5, the cell
reference in C5 becomes A2.
If the row and column components of a cell reference are absolute ($A$1), when its
formula is moved or copied and pasted, the cell reference doesn’t change. You use the
dollar sign ($) to designate as absolute a row or column component. For example, if a
formula containing $A$1 appears in C4 and you copy the formula and paste it in C5 or
to D5, the cell reference in C5 or D5 remains $A$1.
If the row component of a cell reference is absolute (A$1), the column component is
relative and may change to retain its position relative to the formula cell. For example,
if a formula containing A$1 appears in C4 and you copy the formula and paste it in D5,
the cell reference in D5 becomes B$1.
If the column component of a cell reference is absolute ($A1), the row component is
relative and may change to retain its position relative to the formula cell. For example,
if a formula containing $A1 appears in C4 and you copy the formula and paste it in C5
or D5, the cell reference in C5 and D5 becomes $A2.
If both the formula cell and its referenced cells are selected, when you move the
selection, the formula stays the same, regardless of the relative or absolute settings of
the cell references.