To comment on the following update, log in, then open the issue: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=61905 Issue #:|61905 Summary:|Using plus sign to begin entering a formula Component:|Spreadsheet Version:|OOo 2.0.1 Platform:|PC URL:| OS/Version:|Windows XP Status:|UNCONFIRMED Status whiteboard:| Keywords:| Resolution:| Issue type:|ENHANCEMENT Priority:|P3 Subcomponent:|editing Assigned to:|spreadsheet Reported by:|duster929
------- Additional comments from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Feb 10 07:59:47 -0800 2006 ------- I notice that in Calc, all formulas must begin with an equals sign "=". Many spreadsheet users (myself included) like to use the keypad on the right side of the keyboard when doing heavy data entry or formula-writing. As there is no equals sign on the keypad, this means having to move over to the alpha keyboard every time we want to start a formula. Lotus 1-2-3 had the convention of being able to start a formula with the plus sign "+", which was such a great idea that MS Excel decided to adopt it under their 1-2-3 transition plan. Most of the heavy users that I know prefer this method. It seems to me more intuitive and efficient to have a formula-starting key somewhere near the numeric keypad. The "plus" sign is a good one for this purpose. I would like to be able to add the ability to begin entering a formula with the plus sign. Can this be done? Is it practical/possible? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this automatically generated notification from Issue Tracker. Please log onto the website and enter your comments. http://qa.openoffice.org/issue_handling/project_issues.html#notification --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
