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PERFORMING CALCULATIONS


                  LibreOffice Writer allows you to perform arithmetic calculations using formulas. In a
                  table, each cell has an address, which is displayed in the address bar of the Formula
                  bar. When performing calculations, the cell address is used. The cell address is
                  enclosed within less-than (<) and greater-than (>) symbols. The column is referred
                  to by a letter, and the row is referred to by a number.

                  To add formula in a table, follow these steps:
                  Step 1  Click inside the cell where formula has to be written.
                  Step 2  Click = (equal to) sign and a formula bar appears above the Ruler line.

                  Step 3  Click the First cell and the cell number appears within greater (>) and lesser
                            (<) symbol.
                  Step 4  Type the operator like +, – , *, etc. you want.

                  Step 5  Click on second cell and press Enter key.
                  Step 6  Click on third cell and press Enter key.
                  Step 7  Select the columns to add in similar way and press Enter key.




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                      APPLYING BORDER AND BACKGROUND


                  LibreOffice  Writer  allows  you  to  apply                    2
                  the borders and background to enhance
                  the appearance of the table.

                  Applying Border                                     1

                  To apply border, follow these steps:

                  Step 1  Select the table.

                  Step 2  Click on Table menu.
                  Step 3  Click on Properties option from
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                            the drop-down menu.


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