Beginning OpenOffice Calc: From Setting Up Simple Spreadsheets to Business Forecasting

Formatting Text

Formatting cells and sheets in the OpenOffice.org Calc worksheets is as easy as using a word processor to prettify your CV. The layout of the documents may be different because you store smaller pieces of information in tiny cells instead of putting it all in paragraphs on a long, blank page, but the general concepts are familiar.

When it comes to formatting, the only major difference between spreadsheets and word processors is the refined control you get over formatting numbers.

The Formatting Toolbar

The most popular formatting content and document tools can be found on the Formatting toolbar (see Table 4-1). We will discuss formatting in detail in the following sections.

Cell Content Alignment

The text you enter into a cell ...