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Note: This section deals with the formulas for computation (for performing
calculations in the text). If you are looking for information about the SoftMaker
Equation Editor (for graphical representations of mathematical formulas) you
will find it in the Equation Editor’s online help.
The structure of a formula
Formulas may contain up to 255 characters. Results are limited to 100 characters.
You can construct formulas from the following components:
Constant values
A formula presents itself in its simplest form as a constant value – as in the following
examples:
Text strings
Example: "Good morning!"
A formula with this content always gives the text string “Good morning!”.
(A text string is a sequence of letters, numbers or other characters.)
Text strings may be up to 100 characters long.
Important: When you enter a constant text string (e.g., "Good morning!") directly
into a formula, you must enclose it in "double quotation marks". Otherwise,
TextMaker will try to interpret it as the name of a function or variable.
Numerical values
Example: 42.50
Of course a constant value can also be a numerical value – i.e., a number. This
formula always returns the number 42.5.
Date entries
Example: "04/20/12"
This formula represents the date 4/20/2012.
Notes on entering dates in formulas:
When entering dates in a formula, please note the following:
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