Microsoft KB Archive/28900

Works: Entering References into Formulas with Point Mode PSS ID Number: Q28900 Article last modified on 01-13-1992 PSS database name: D_WorKs

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MS-DOS

Summary:

When editing an existing formula in Microsoft Works for MS-DOS, Point mode allows you to insert the reference into the formula by using the direction keys to select the desired cells. Point mode provides an easy way to see exactly which references are included in your formula.

The F2 function key does not serve as an immediate toggle between Edit and Point mode when editing a formula in Works. The illustration caption on page 163 of the “Microsoft Works Reference” manual for version 1.05 states “When you press F2, the status line displays either EDIT or POINT to indicate which mode you are in,” and on page 164 the manual states “Press F2 to switch from EDIT mode to POINT mode and back again.” This is incorrect.

To activate Point mode, use the following steps:

  Move the cursor to a cell containing an existing formula.   Press F2 to edit the formula.   Press the LEFT ARROW key on the numeric keypad to move to the location in the formula where you intend to add a cell reference.   Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the cell reference you want to include. That cell reference is now displayed in the formula on the edit line, and EDIT on the status line changes to POINT. 

To return to Edit mode, press F2 again.

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