
Chapter 4: Spreadsheets in Calc
Consolidating Data
During consolidation, the contents of the cells from several sheets will be combined in one
place. Choose a function so that , for example, displays the sum, the standard deviation or the
variance of the data.
1. Open the document that contains the areas to be consolidated.
2. Choose Data > Consolidate to open the Consolidate dialogue.
3. From the Source Data Area list box, select an area as a starting point to consolidate with
other areas.
4. If the area is not named, click in the field next to the Source Data Area. A blinking text
cursor appears. Type a reference for the first source data area or select the area in the sheet
with the mouse.
5. Click Add to insert the selected area as a Consolidation Area.
6. Select additional areas and click Add after each selection.
7. Specify where to display the result by selecting a target area from the Copy results to list
box.
8. If the target area is not named, click in the field next to Copy results to and enter the
reference of the target area (or the top left cell in the target area). Alternatively, select the
area using the mouse or simply position the cursor in the top left cell of the target area.
9. Select a calculation rule for determining how the values of the consolidation areas should
be linked. The sum function is the default setting.
10.Click OK to consolidate the area.
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