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Getting a table to total columns
Hi,
It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table. Thanks in advance for your help. RS |
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Getting a table to total columns
This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab of
the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula defaults to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You can also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text | Quick Parts | Field | Formula. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Ross" wrote in message ... Hi, It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table. Thanks in advance for your help. RS |
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Getting a table to total columns
Thanks Suzanne.
Is there a way update all formula fields at once or do you need to right mouse click on each formula to update the fields in a table? I guess I am looking for the ability to do the same thing with formulas that you can do with a Table of Contents where you can update the entire table at once. Hope this makes sense. RS "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab of the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula defaults to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You can also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text | Quick Parts | Field | Formula. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Ross" wrote in message ... Hi, It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table. Thanks in advance for your help. RS |
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Getting a table to total columns
Ctrl+A, F9, or switch to Print Preview.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Ross" wrote in message ... Thanks Suzanne. Is there a way update all formula fields at once or do you need to right mouse click on each formula to update the fields in a table? I guess I am looking for the ability to do the same thing with formulas that you can do with a Table of Contents where you can update the entire table at once. Hope this makes sense. RS "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab of the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula defaults to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You can also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text | Quick Parts | Field | Formula. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "Ross" wrote in message ... Hi, It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table. Thanks in advance for your help. RS |
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"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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Getting a table to total columns
Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a
customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help? -- Wllem Nel "RichardB43" wrote: "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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Can you provide more details of what you want to do?
-- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help? -- Wllem Nel "RichardB43" wrote: "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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In tables in word:
A1 =2 A2=4 A3= SUM(LEFT) OR A1*A2 All formulas work is template mode if number in A1 AND A2 is recorded when formula is set. There after ctrl+a, f9 updates field in template. If template is protected or saved as word document A3 never changes when A1 OR A2 changes. Ctrl+a, F9 or right click also does not work. Form with calculation of no use to customers or our company! Need to get A3 formula to automaticly update when A1 OR A2 changes if template is protected or saved as word document. See book-keeping slip template under forms on online templates. This is what formulas should do! Book-keeping slip is protected and cannot see formula! -- Wllem Nel "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Can you provide more details of what you want to do? -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help? -- Wllem Nel "RichardB43" wrote: "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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Insert Text Input FormFields in A1 and A2 and set the Calculate on Exit
property of each. Assuming that you name bookmarks assigned to those fields as A1 and a2, in A3, insert a calculation type formfield that contains the expression =A1 * A2 See the following; http://www.mousetrax.com/techpage.html#autoforms Please Fill Out This Form Part 1: Create professional looking forms in Word http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=22 Part 2: Adding Automation to your Word forms. http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=46 Part 3: Learn more VBA (macros) to automate your forms. http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=119 Part 4: Use custom dialog boxes in your Word forms http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=127 Part 5: Connect your AutoForm to a database to save input time and keep better records! http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=136 -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... In tables in word: A1 =2 A2=4 A3= SUM(LEFT) OR A1*A2 All formulas work is template mode if number in A1 AND A2 is recorded when formula is set. There after ctrl+a, f9 updates field in template. If template is protected or saved as word document A3 never changes when A1 OR A2 changes. Ctrl+a, F9 or right click also does not work. Form with calculation of no use to customers or our company! Need to get A3 formula to automaticly update when A1 OR A2 changes if template is protected or saved as word document. See book-keeping slip template under forms on online templates. This is what formulas should do! Book-keeping slip is protected and cannot see formula! -- Wllem Nel "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Can you provide more details of what you want to do? -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help? -- Wllem Nel "RichardB43" wrote: "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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Getting a table to total columns
Thanks Doug!!! Form calculations now running smooth! Need one more input from
you, please. How do I get the result of a calculation to not show 0. I want the field to be blank if result is 0. -- Wllem Nel "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Insert Text Input FormFields in A1 and A2 and set the Calculate on Exit property of each. Assuming that you name bookmarks assigned to those fields as A1 and a2, in A3, insert a calculation type formfield that contains the expression =A1 * A2 See the following; http://www.mousetrax.com/techpage.html#autoforms Please Fill Out This Form Part 1: Create professional looking forms in Word http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=22 Part 2: Adding Automation to your Word forms. http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=46 Part 3: Learn more VBA (macros) to automate your forms. http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=119 Part 4: Use custom dialog boxes in your Word forms http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=127 Part 5: Connect your AutoForm to a database to save input time and keep better records! http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=136 -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... In tables in word: A1 =2 A2=4 A3= SUM(LEFT) OR A1*A2 All formulas work is template mode if number in A1 AND A2 is recorded when formula is set. There after ctrl+a, f9 updates field in template. If template is protected or saved as word document A3 never changes when A1 OR A2 changes. Ctrl+a, F9 or right click also does not work. Form with calculation of no use to customers or our company! Need to get A3 formula to automaticly update when A1 OR A2 changes if template is protected or saved as word document. See book-keeping slip template under forms on online templates. This is what formulas should do! Book-keeping slip is protected and cannot see formula! -- Wllem Nel "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote: Can you provide more details of what you want to do? -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "Willem Nel" wrote in message ... Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help? -- Wllem Nel "RichardB43" wrote: "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now, still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find. And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing! Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step! |
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