On Mon, 2005-03-28 at 09:00 +1000, Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > Rick Barnes wrote, > >However, Writer tables provide the ability to treat the cells of a table > >much like those of a spreadsheet. From the table object toolbar you can > >insert functions and create formulas like in Calc...there is, however, a > >limited number of functions, but it can be done (10+ functions and 10+ > >operators). > > Daniel Carrera responded: > >I know that it would be more "accurate" to mention that Writer could also > >be used > >for that. But adding this accuracy would make the instructions much more > >complicated. And instructions that are accurate, but illegible are less > >useful > >than instructions which are easy to understand, and 'good enough'. > > If we add information about calculations in table cells in Writer to the > chapter on tables in the Writer Guide (as I think we should -- see a > separate note from me on this thread), then perhaps a reference from the > chapter on Math Objects to the chapter on Tables (as well as, or in place > of, the ref to the Calc Guide) would be appropriate. > > Note: I'm only suggesting a reference, not a discussion, about this in the > Math Objects chapter. I completely agree that any more than that would make > the instructions much more complicated, and that is undesirable. > > Regards, Jean >
I fully understand what Daniel means to say, but my misunderstanding should be a warning that any user might think that Writer doesn't use formulas within tables. Just a little clarification might do. -- Regards, Rick Barnes www.nostabo.net ******************************************************************* PRIVILEGED - PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL This electronic mail is solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is confidential or privileged. If you receive this electronic mail in error, please delete it from your system immediately and notify the sender by electronic mail or using any of the contact details noted herein. This e-mail sent via Evolution 2.0.4 running on a Linux 2.6.11 kernel.
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