Editing the Data

Step-by-Step Summary

1. To replace the entire contents of an individual cell:
   • Single-click in the cell to be edited to make it active. The program will highlight the selected cell.
   • Type in the new text. It will replace the existing text.
      
2. To edit the cell contents:
   • Double-click in the cell to be edited. The program will place the cursor at the end of the existing text.
   • Type in the new text. It will be added to the end of the existing text.
      
3. To cut and paste cell contents:
   • Select the cell or group of cells to be repositioned. (See Selecting Cells in the Datasheet.)
   • Use the Edit | Cut command, or type Ctrl+X, to remove the marked cell(s) and place the item(s) on the Clipboard.
   • Click in the first cell of the area to which the block is to be moved.
   • Use the Edit | Paste command, or type Ctrl+V, to insert the data.
   • ! If there is data in the affected cells, it will be overwritten.
      
4. To copy and paste cell contents:
   • Select the cell or group of cells to be repositioned. (See Selecting Cells in the Datasheet.)
   • Use the Edit | Copy command, or type Ctrl+C, to place a copy of the marked cell(s) on the Clipboard.
   • Click in the first cell of the area to which the block is to be copied.
   • Use the Edit | Paste command, or type Ctrl+V, to insert the data.
   • ! If there is data in the affected cells, it will be overwritten.
     
     
5. To access the tablet-friendly Row Editor:
   • Click anywhere in the row that you wish to edit, to make it active.
   • Click the Row Editor button in the toolbar along the left side of the datasheet:
     See the Row Editor for more information.

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