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OpenOffice Calc Formulas Tutorial

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OpenOffice Calc Formula Tutorial: Step 2 of 3

OpenOffice Calc Formula Tutorial

OpenOffice Calc Formula Tutorial

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OpenOffice Calc Formula Tutorial: Step 2 of 3

When creating formulas in Open Office Calc, you ALWAYS start by typing the equal sign. You type it in the cell where you want the answer to appear.

Note: For help with this example refer to the image above.

  1. Click on cell C3 (outlined in black in the image) with your mouse pointer.

  2. Type the equal sign ( = ) in cell C3.
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