The numbers 0 through 9. To enter a negative number, type a minus sign (hyphen) before the number. AppleWorks displays and stores a maximum of 11 significant digits. You can sort numeric data and use it to perform calculations or produce charts.
Tip: To enter numbers with leading zeros, type an equal sign (=) and quotes around the number, for example, ="001".
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Date and time Dates and times entered as numbers (for example, 8/12/00, 17:20, or 5:20 PM). You can sort dates and times and use them to perform calculations or produce charts.
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Text All letters, numbers, and symbols.
If you enter letters or symbols with numbers into a cell, AppleWorks treats the cell contents as text.
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Formula A set of instructions for calculating a value in a spreadsheet cell. You enter the formula in the entry bar, and the result appears in the spreadsheet cell.
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