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the formula is applied to perform arithmetic calculations. Operands refer to data on which the formula is
applied. For example, 5+8, 5 and 8 are operands and + is the operator.
Date and Time
In LibreOffice Calc displays date as sequential numbers known as Serial Values. The time is displayed as a
fractional part. Date and Time are values and therefore can be added or subtracted and can be included
for other calculations. By default they are aligned towards the right side of the cell.
Formula
A formula is an expression that helps to perform arithmetical calculation and also executes non-arithmetical
tasks. It consists of the operands and operators that operate on the data. Formula has to be expressed with
prefix ‘=’ before the operator/data.
Editing Data in a Cell
There are various methods to edit/change data in a cell:

Method 1
Perform the following steps to edit the data in a cell:
Select the cell to be edited by double-clicking it. Then, in the cell or in the Formula Bar, type the
Step 1
additional text.
Step 2 Press the Enter key.

Method 2
Perform the following steps to edit the data in a cell:
Step 1 Click on the cell to be edited.

Step 2 Make any necessary changes to the text in the Formula Bar.
Step 3 Press the Enter key.

Method 3
Perform the following steps if you want to completely change the text in the cell:

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