visicalc-iii-sampler-users-guide

Be careful where you type! Unless otherwise stated,
you should type on the templates only to change
labels or to enter data in the cells designated for input
by a row of periods. When changing a label, be
careful not to exceed the space provided for the label.
If you were changing the label "Total Income" and
inadvertently extended your new label into cell E18,
you would destroy the formula stored in that cell that
adds your income sources for the month of January. If
you do destroy a formula, you will have to reload the
template or attempt to reconstruct the formula for
yourself. (For information on formulas, see your
VisiCalc Ill User's Manual.)
Entering Data
Move the cursor to cell E14. As mentioned earlier, the row of periods
in this cell designates a place for entering input data. Type the
number 1400. As usual, if you make a typing mistake, you can use the
I ESCAPE I key to backspace over your error so you can retype the
number correctly. The word "Value" appears on the prompt line, and
the number 1400 appears on the edit line to the left of the small white
box. Just as in entering labels, the edit line works like a temporary
scratch pad that shows you what will replace the contents of the
current cell, in this case E14, when you press I RETURN J or an
arrow key. Now press
and four changes will occur:
• The number 1400 appears in the current cell, E14. This is now
the value of that cell.
• The status line now reads
E14(V) 1400