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Important: In contrast to calculations with Insert > Calculation, here the result
is not entered as a field but inserted into the document as plain text.
Associative rule: Multiplication and division operators have precedence over addition
and subtraction operators, so that multiplication and division are always
performed before addition and subtraction. Accordingly 2+3*4 gives 14. You can
influence the way operations are performed with parentheses: (2+3)*4 gives 20.
Using functions: Not only basic operators, but also functions are allowed in expressions
(see section “Formulas and functions” on page 371): If you type “SQRT(2)”,
select it and invoke Edit > Evaluate, you will get the square root of 2 as a result.
One line limit: The selected calculation must be within one line of text. If you select
several lines of text, the command Edit > Evaluate is not available and is grayed
out in the menu. For lengthy expressions use the command Insert > Calculation.
Summing the contents of table cells
Such calculations can be performed in tables as well. There is yet another feature in
connection with tables:
If you have selected a calculation that is within a table cell, you can get the
result with the command Edit > Evaluate, as described above.
On the other hand, if you select several complete table cells, the command Sum
cells will become available in the Edit menu. If you invoke it, TextMaker computes
the sum of the values in the selected cells.
A window then appears and tells you the result. If you want simply to learn
what it is and make no further use of it, click on Close. Alternatively, you can
click on the Copy button. TextMaker then copies the result of the calculation to
the clipboard. Now you can insert the value at any position you like in the document
with the command Edit > Paste.
Formulas and functions
On the next pages you will learn about the rules you have to observe when constructing
formulas. Then all of TextMaker’s computational functions will be
described to you.
Manual TextMaker Calculations in the text 371