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vKCkN‖Entering Matrix Formulas

uo5ny‖The following is an example of how you can enter a matrix formula, without going into the details of matrix functions.

E2PiE‖Assume you have entered 10 numbers in Columns A and B (A1:A10 and B1:B10), and would like to calculate the sum of each row in Column C.

  1. AuPqQ‖Using the mouse, select the range C1:C10, in which the results are to be displayed.

  2. kXuHe‖Press F2, or click in the input line of the Formula bar.

  3. 6wMhC‖Enter an equal sign (=).

  4. Yxpmu‖Select the range A1:A10, which contains the first values for the sum formula.

  5. JQGTN‖Press the (+) key from the numerical keypad.

  6. y6wkD‖Select the numbers in the second column in cells B1:B10.

  7. e5wGm‖End the input with the matrix key combination: Shift++Enter.

D8QXG‖The matrix area is automatically protected against modifications, such as deleting rows or columns. It is, however, possible to edit any formatting, such as the cell background.