60. Format Cells
59 AutoFormat a Spreadsheet 61 Center a Heading over Multiple Columns 62 Set Up Calc Page Formatting
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- Align data inside cells (such as left- and right-justification)
- Modify row and column heights and widths
- Change the font
- Format data values such as currency, date, and time values
If you've used other OpenOffice.org programs such as Writer, you'll feel at home with many of Calc's formatting tools because the menus and options are similar to those of the other OpenOffice.org programs.
1. | Adjust the Row Height and Column Width If you want to increase or decrease the height of a row, just drag the row divider for that row up or down. To increase or decrease the width of any column, drag the column divider to the left or right. For more accurate control, right-click a column letter or row number and select Column Width or Row Height from the context menu. In the dialog box that appears, specify an exact value for the height or width of that row or column.12 Apply Character Formatting for information on fonts, typefaces, and point sizes.70 Protect Spreadsheet Data ). |