Date Typed In Table Cell Changes To Decimal A

DocumentID: 618434
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 1:38:23 PM

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WordPerfect® 6.0 for DOS

Problem

Symptoms: A customer types a range of dates in a table cell. After moving out of the cell, the dates change to a decimal amount. Steps to Duplicate: 1. Create a table 2. In cell A1 type 11/19/93-5/2/94 3. Press Tab and -0.0203705041602 is returned Solutions: The customer had Formula Recognition at Document Level turned on. The Formula Recognition at Document Level option lets you type valid formulas into table cells or floating cells from the document window. The formulas you type can include functions, operators, names, cell references, etc. When you move the cursor out of the table cell or floating cell, the results of the formula are displayed, the formula is displayed on the status line, and you can edit the formula in the Formula dialog box. See the Formula Recognition at Document Level section in the WP60 manual for more information.

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