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4.3 Entering Text

     

A text entry is usually used for descriptive information, such as a column heading, a row label, or an explanatory comment. You can also make text entries of names, addresses, or other non-numeric information your application requires. NExS treats text and numeric entries differently, so you differentiate between text and numeric values when entering cell contents.

To enter most text into a cell, just type the text string as you want it to appear. If the text you wish to enter would normally be considered a formula, then you must precede the actual text with the ' (apostrophe) character.


If you make an entry that is not text but which returns an error when treated as a formula, NExS inserts an error message but remains in input mode.




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NExS User's Guide, Version 1.4.5
Grey Trout Software
11 April 1999