Quick data entry commands

Typing a data entry command in a cell performs an action on the cell value.

Data entry commands are processed when you press Enter. These commands only apply to the current grid.

These commands are not case-sensitive.

You can use commands across two dimensions, but not across pages.

The following table lists the quick data entry commands.

Command

Description

Action

K

Enters the value in thousands.

Example: 5K

Enters 5,000

M

Enters the value in millions.

Example: 10M

Enters 10,000,000

Add, +

Adds a number to the cell value.

Example: Add50

Adds 50 from the cell value

Subtract, Sub, ~

Subtracts a number from the cell value.

Important: A minus sign (-) is not permitted for subtract because this indicates a negative number.

Example: sub8

Subtracts 8 from the cell value

Percent, per

Multiplies the cell value by a number added as a percentage.

Example: per5

Gives 5% of the original cell value

Increase, Inc

Increases the cell value by a number added as a percentage.

 

Decrease, Dec

Decreases the cell value by a number added as a percentage.

Example: decrease6

Decreases the cell value by 6%

GR

Grows cells by a percentage.

Example: GR>150:10

Increases the value by 10 percent starting with a value of 150.

Hold, Hol, H, HC

Holds the cell value from breakback calculations. HC holds the consolidated level.

 

Release, Rel, RH, RC

Releases held cells.

 

RA

Release all held cells.