Brother WP330MDS - Manual (Page 197)

Alphanumeric Data
Alphanumeric data is any combination of characters (letters, digits, and other
characters) used as a label to identify the entries of the spreadsheet. It is usually as a
column heading, such as “JAN.” or “12th Region”. This data is not to be calculated.
Format Marks
If the label data begins with an alphabetic letter, it is assumed that this data is not to
be calculated. In this case, the data is placed flush left in the cell unless a flush right
or centering format mark is used.
If the label begins with any of the following;
+ @ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 .
it is assumed that this data is to be calculated. In this case, a format mark must be
used in order to identify this data as a label and not as a number to be used in a
calculation.
Format Mark Position of the Data
Flush left
H Flush right (CODE + R) - see “Help Menus” on
page 182)
A Centering (CODE + F) - see “Help Menus” on
page 182)
Format marks are displayed in the input area only. They never appear in the cell. The
above characters are considered as format marks only when they are entered in the
first position of the input area. If they are entered in the middle of the data, they are
considered as common characters and will appear in the cell.
NOTES:
• To make sure that alphanumeric data such as a date (e.g. 10-12-1989) ora
phone number (e.g. 231-638-7520) is not calculated, always use a format
mark.
•
Instead of typing the format marks for right alignment (“) or centering (^), press
CODE + R or CODE + F.
If you press these keys while in command mode, the
word processor switches to the Input/Edit mode and the corresponding mark
appears in the Input Area.
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