Inserting Field Names in a Document

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How can you select a field to insert in the document?

Click and hold down on the name of the field you want

What does it mean when the mouse has a + attached to it?

The field is being dragged into the document

How can you select a field for copying or cutting?

Click on the right side of the field, hold down Shift, and press the left keyboard key once

What should the fields display with to help differentiate them from typed text?

A gray background Signup and view all the answers

How do the fields respond to formatting?

The same way that normal text does Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after creating the mail merge document?

Printing the letter to a printer or 'printing' to a Writer file Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you accidentally click 'Yes' when opening the output from merged labels?

Close it without saving, and reopen it, clicking 'No' this time Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after viewing the merged document and proofing it?

Make any changes you want and save it Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to print the merged document?

Print it like a normal document Signup and view all the answers

What should be listed at the top of the document before the date?

Your address Signup and view all the answers

What format should the date be in on the document?

Month, date, year Signup and view all the answers

How many families should you include in the data source for mailing the letters?

At least five families Signup and view all the answers

How can you summarize data from several sources in a spreadsheet?

By linking cells from various worksheets and other spreadsheets. Signup and view all the answers

What is the default name of the first sheet in a new spreadsheet and how is it managed?

Sheet1, managed using tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different ways to insert a new sheet in a spreadsheet?

Select Insert > Sheet from the menu bar, or Right-click on the tab and select Insert Sheet, or Click in an empty space at the end of the line of sheet tabs. Signup and view all the answers

How can you create a new sheet in a spreadsheet?

By using one of the methods to insert a new sheet as mentioned earlier. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having multiple sheets in a spreadsheet?

To keep information organized and work with different sets of data. Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do multiple sheets provide when working with data in a spreadsheet?

They allow you to create formulas that span different sources and make calculations using a combination of local and linked information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of storing a stub with the desired name in the Standard library when dealing with large macros or many macros?

The stub macro loads the library containing the implementation and then calls the implementation. Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the name of a macro from NumberFive to NumberFive_Implementation?

Change the name in the Basic IDE by editing the macro code. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to create a new module in the Standard library of the CalcTestMacros document?

Select the Standard library and click New to create a new module with a meaningful name. Signup and view all the answers

What does the new macro in the Standard library do?

It loads the AuthorsCalcMacros library if not already loaded, and then calls the implementation function. Signup and view all the answers

What is a macro in the context of spreadsheets?

A macro is a saved sequence of commands or keystrokes that are stored for later use. Signup and view all the answers

How can macros be useful in spreadsheet tasks?

Macros are especially useful to repeat a task the same way over and over again. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the macro recorder in OpenOffice.org?

The macro recorder in OpenOffice.org helps in creating and understanding general macro capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the steps to create a macro that performs 'paste special with multiply' in OpenOffice.org.

<ol> <li>Open a new spreadsheet. 2. Enter numbers into a sheet. 3. Select cell A3 and copy the value. 4. Select the range A1:C3. 5. Record the macro by using Tools > Macros > Record Macro. 6. Use Edit > Paste Special with operation set to Multiply. 7. Click Stop Recording when done.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken after setting the operation to Multiply in the Paste Special dialog?

Click OK to multiply the selected cells by the specified value. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click 'Stop Recording' in the macro recorder dialog?

Clicking 'Stop Recording' finalizes the macro creation process and opens the OpenOffice.org Basic Macros dialog. Signup and view all the answers