Lessons
Added a lesson on how to create filters easily with AutoFilter
28/01/09 21:31 Filed in: Calc
This lesson will show you how to filter potentially large amounts of data with AutoFilter. The really fun part is how easy it actually is to create!
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Added a lesson on how to create charts
11/09/08 16:59 Filed in: Calc
We have just created a lesson on charts, which is due to a suggestion on the forums. This lesson will show you how to create simple charts and edit them to suit your purpose.
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Added a lesson on how to create and modify DataPilot -- recommended!
04/05/08 22:13 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson on DataPilot that shows how to master large amounts of data with DataPilot. This is one of the really, really big strengths of Calc, and is highly recommended reading!
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Added a lesson on formatting of text and cells
20/03/08 20:35 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson on formatting that shows how easy it is to change the appearance of a spreadsheet in no-time. Sometimes changing the look of a sheet can enhance how the information is received by the end user, either it is yourself or, perhaps even more importantly, others.
This is just a quick dip into the water, but it covers the most used features.
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This is just a quick dip into the water, but it covers the most used features.
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Added a lesson with =LEN() -- how to count the number of characters in a cell or string
13/03/08 13:27 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with =LEN() which can be used for counting the number of characters in a cell or text string. On its own it obviously doesn’t do very much, but with combined with other formulas new opportunities are uncovered.
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Transition of lessons to one common format is completed
27/02/08 23:12 Filed in: Calc | OpenOfficeSchool
The transition to one, single format for all lessons has now been completed, and I hope it will benefit us all. It has taken some time, but now it’s done 
I will start focusing on new lessons for Calc, and on improving the lessons in other ways, but more on that at a later stage...
Regards,
Roar Malmin
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I will start focusing on new lessons for Calc, and on improving the lessons in other ways, but more on that at a later stage...
Regards,
Roar Malmin
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Changes in lessons already made
24/02/08 20:54 Filed in: Calc | OpenOfficeSchool
We are now in the process of changing some of the lessons from one format to another.
There are two reasons for this; the first is that we have now gone through the different formats, and came to the conclusion that the format used in lessons like =SUM() and =NOW() (and most other by now) is the most effective one, both for learning and for producing. The second reason is that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6 and older are very non-compliant, and messes up the other formats, in varying degrees.
As soon as all lessons have been changed to the chosen format, we will start making new lessons again.
The two formats that will be removed, are the ones where you click to get to the next step. Both of them has the advantage that they provide as little information as possible for each step, which is possibly less confusing, but I truly believe the chosen format will fully usable.
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There are two reasons for this; the first is that we have now gone through the different formats, and came to the conclusion that the format used in lessons like =SUM() and =NOW() (and most other by now) is the most effective one, both for learning and for producing. The second reason is that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6 and older are very non-compliant, and messes up the other formats, in varying degrees.
As soon as all lessons have been changed to the chosen format, we will start making new lessons again.
The two formats that will be removed, are the ones where you click to get to the next step. Both of them has the advantage that they provide as little information as possible for each step, which is possibly less confusing, but I truly believe the chosen format will fully usable.
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Some problems with Internet Explorer 6
15/01/08 20:40 Filed in: Calc | OpenOfficeSchool
As some of you might have noticed, some of the lessons does not like Internet Explorer 6 very much. This is related to the "step"-effect used on some of the lessons, where each step is listed on the left hand side.
For now there are no workaround if you have Internet Explorer 6, but this will be fixed. Please note that all lessons work well inn Internet Explorer 7 and any other web browser, such as Opera, FireFox and Safari (to mention a few). These are all free of charge.
I apologize for inconvenience, and hope to fix this in a few weeks.
Regards,
Roar Malmin
For now there are no workaround if you have Internet Explorer 6, but this will be fixed. Please note that all lessons work well inn Internet Explorer 7 and any other web browser, such as Opera, FireFox and Safari (to mention a few). These are all free of charge.
I apologize for inconvenience, and hope to fix this in a few weeks.
Regards,
Roar Malmin
Added a lesson with =IF() -- how to ad conditions to Calc
06/01/08 21:39 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the powerful formula =IF(), which can be used for performing different actions, depending on the conditions.
In its simplest form it is very easy, but you can develop to be as complex as you like to match your task.
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In its simplest form it is very easy, but you can develop to be as complex as you like to match your task.
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Added a lesson with =MID() -- how to extract characters, counting from the pointyou specify
02/12/07 22:45 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =MID(), which is used for extracting any given number characters from a cell or other text, starting from where you specify.
This is as easy formula, but it’s still very powerful, probably more powerful than both =LEFT() and =RIGHT().
There have been some activity on the forum, but remember; the more the merrier Don’t be afraid to post there, and it will probably get you answers faster, and more answers, than mailing us!
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This is as easy formula, but it’s still very powerful, probably more powerful than both =LEFT() and =RIGHT().
There have been some activity on the forum, but remember; the more the merrier
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Added a lesson with =RIGHT() -- how to extract characters, counting from the right
25/11/07 19:45 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =RIGHT(), which is used for extracting any given number characters from a cell or other text, counted from right
This is as easy formula, but it’s still very powerful.
We have also added a Links-page, to help you find useful resources on the net.
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This is as easy formula, but it’s still very powerful.
We have also added a Links-page, to help you find useful resources on the net.
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Added a lesson with =SUMIF() -- how to sum only lines meeting certain criterias
14/10/07 19:51 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =SUMIF(), which is used for summing lines meeting the criteria you specify. This works kinda like =SUM(), but with a powerful twist.
This is a medium difficult formula, but is very powerful.
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This is a medium difficult formula, but is very powerful.
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Added a lesson with =TRUNC() -- how to cut off decimals
10/10/07 19:59 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =TRUNC(), which is used for cutting off decimals.
And, further good news; this is also one of the easier formulas
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And, further good news; this is also one of the easier formulas
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Added a lesson with =ROUND() -- how to round values
07/10/07 20:26 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =ROUND(), which is used for rounding values.
This is also one of the easier values.
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This is also one of the easier values.
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Added a lesson with =RAND() -- how to create random numbers, more to come!
12/09/07 21:27 Filed in: Calc
Just added a lesson with the formula =RAND(), which is used for creating random numbers.
This one is both relatively easy and, if used creatively, quite powerful.
From now on there will be more frequent updates on this site, still focusing on Calc. There is another lesson ready to be published early next week. And there are a lot more in the pipeline already!
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This one is both relatively easy and, if used creatively, quite powerful.
From now on there will be more frequent updates on this site, still focusing on Calc. There is another lesson ready to be published early next week. And there are a lot more in the pipeline already!
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More lessons comming starting primo September
24/08/07 00:09 Filed in: Calc