Using JMP - SAS

42 Get Started Chapter 2
Data Tables
Cursor Forms
The cursor takes different forms, depending on its location in the data grid.
Arrow Cursor The standard arrow cursor appears in the following locations:
– In the panels area to the left of the data table
– In the triangular rows and columns area, located in the upper left corner of the data grid
– In the middle or bottom of a column heading
You can perform the following actions with the arrow cursor:
– To select a column using the arrow cursor, click its name in the Columns panel.
– Double-click a column name in the Columns panel to edit it. Or, in the column heading,
double-click on the column name to edit it.
– Click the triangular areas in the upper left corner of the data grid to deselect rows and columns.
Selection (Large Plus) Cursor When the cursor is at the top of a column heading, or in a row
number area, it becomes a large plus, indicating that you can select rows or columns. When you click,
that row or column is selected and highlighted. Click and drag to select multiple rows or columns, and
hold down the CTRL key and click to select discontiguous rows or columns.
– Double-click a column heading area to see the Column Info window for that column.
– Select a column to change the column name. The column highlights. Begin typing (if it is not in a
locked column or locked data table).
– Double-click the row number area to edit the rows using the Row Editor.
I-beam Cursor When you select editable text, the cursor becomes a standard I-beam. To edit text,
position the I-beam within highlighted text. Click to mark an insertion point, or drag to select text for
replacement.
Double Arrow Cursor The cursor changes to a double arrow when it is on a column or a panel
boundary. Drag this cursor left or right to change the width of a column or panel. Changing the width
of a column does not affect the column field width specified in the Column Info window (accessed by
double-clicking a column name).
Note: You can adjust widths of all selected columns at once by pressing the ALT key as you drag the double
arrow cursor on any of the selected column boundaries.
List Check Cursor The cursor changes form when you move the mouse over values in columns that
have data validation in effect. It becomes a small, downward-pointing arrow on a column with list
checking. When you click, the value is highlighted and the cursor becomes the I-beam. Enter or edit
data as usual with any values defined as valid text or valid numbers. See “List Check” on page 153 in the
“Set Column Properties” chapter, for details.
Pointer Cursor The cursor changes to a pointer over these objects:
– Red triangle menus for options
– Triangular disclosure buttons that open or close panels