kData (Constants, Text, Formula) Input Basics

First let’s have a look at a few basic procedures that apply regardless of the type of data you are inputting.

uTo overwrite data currently in a cell with new data

1. Move the cell cursor to the cell where you want to input data.

•If the cell you select already contains data, the following step will overwrite the existing data with new input.

2. Use the calculator’s keys to input data.

•As you perform key operations to input values or text (such as b, al(B), etc.), the applicable figures will appear aligned left inside the edit box.

•To cancel an input operation part way through at any point before advancing to step 3 below, press J. This will return the cell contents to what they were in step 1 of this procedure.

3. To finalize and apply your input, press w.

uTo edit cell data

1. Move the cell cursor to the cell whose contents you want to edit.

2. Press 2(EDIT)3(CELL).

•Cell contents in the edit box will change from align right to align left. A text cursor will appear in the edit box so you can edit its contents.

3. Use e and d to move the cursor around the contents of the cell, and edit them as required.

•To cancel an edit operation part way through at any point before advancing to step 4 below, press J. This will return the cell contents to what they were in step 1 of this procedure.

4. To finalize and apply your edits, press w.

uTo move the cell cursor while inputting data into a cell

Under factory default settings, pressing w while inputting data into a cell will cause the cell cursor to move to the next line. You can specify movement to the next column instead using the “Move” setting as described on page 1-35.

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