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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 9 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects 219
Connecting Objects with an Adjustable Line
When you want to join two objects with a line, the easiest way is to use a connection
line (rather than creating a separate line as a shape). Two objects joined by a
connection line remain joined even if you reposition the objects.
To join two objects with a connection line:
1 Hold down the Command key while you select the two objects you want to join, and
then choose Insert > Connection Line.
A straight line appears, connecting the selected objects. You can move the object
separately, and the connection line shrinks, stretches, and changes its position to keep
the objects connected.
2 To make the line curved, drag the white editing point near the center of the line.
If you drag the objects into dierent positions on a sheet, the curvature of the line
adjusts to keep the objects connected.
3 To create a gap between the end of the line and one of the connected objects, so that
they aren’t actually touching, drag the blue editing point at the end of the line away
from the object it’s touching.
The line maintains the gap between itself and the connected object as you move the
objects around.
4 To change the line color, style, thickness, or endpoints, format it using the controls in
the format bar or Graphic inspector, as you would for any other line. For more detailed
information about changing these attributes, see “Modifying Objects” on page 219.
Locking and Unlocking Objects
You can lock objects to avoid inadvertently moving them as you work.
After you lock individual or grouped objects, you can’t move, delete, or modify them
in any way until you unlock them. However, a locked object can be selected, copied, or
duplicated; when you copy or duplicate a locked object, the new object is also locked.
To lock an object:
Select the objects you want to lock, and then choose Arrange > Lock. m
To unlock an object:
Select the objects you want to unlock, and then choose Arrange > Unlock. m
Modifying Objects
You can resize objects, change their orientation, modify their border styles, add
shadows and reections to them, and adjust their opacity.