
Chapter 4: Spreadsheets in Calc
In this example, the sheet has been formatted with certain cell attributes in the Format >
Cells dialogue. In addition the view of the grid lines and sheet headers has been deactivated
in Tools > Options > OpenOffice.org Calc > View and a graphics file loaded as background
in Format > Page > Background.
Note: An image loaded via Format > Page > Background, is only visible in print or via File > Page View.
For a background image to appear on screen as well, insert the graphic image by choosing Insert > Picture >
From File and put the image behind the cells by way of the context menu command Arrangement > To the
Background.
To later select the background image, use the Navigator.
Formatting Text in a Spreadsheet
1. Select the text for formatting.
2. Choose the desired text attributes from the spreadsheet object bar.
Note: Format > Cells is another choice. The Cell Attributes dialogue allows choosing various text attributes on the
Font tab page.
Formatting Numbers in a Spreadsheet
1. Select the cells containing the numbers to be formatted.
2. To format numbers in the default currency format or as percentages, use the icons on the
spreadsheet object bar. For other formats, choose Format > Cells.... Choose from the
preset formats or define a personal format on the Numbers tab page.
Formatting Borders and Backgrounds for Cells and Pages
• Basically, a format can be assigned to any group of cells by first selecting the cells (for
multiple selection, hold down the Ctrl key when clicking), and then activating the Cell
Attributes dialogue via Format > Cell. In this dialogue, select attributes such as shadows
and backgrounds.
• To apply formatting attributes to an entire sheet, choose Format > Page. This permits
defining headers and footers, for example, to appear on each printed page.
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