OpenOffice Tutorial 2 - Start OpenOffice Calc

Here is the procedure how to start OpenOffica Calc:
Start-Program-OpenOffice.Org-OpenOffice Calc

OpenOffice Toolbar

Menu Toolbar

The Menu toolbar contains the main menus of the Calc module.

Toolbar

The Function toolbar provides user access to function icons such as Open, Save, Copy, Cut, Paste and other common tasks in Open Office.

Object Toolbar

The Object toolbar consists of a set of tools that are specific to calculation and cell formatting (number format, text alignment, borders).

Calculation Toolbar

The Calculation toolbar is intended for the entry of formulae necessary for your calculations, and also shows you the position of the cursor within the spreadsheet.

Other Part

On the left of the screen, you will notice the Instrument toolbar (shown here on the right). This toolbar provides the tools that you will need to work with your spreadsheet. The basic functions of the toolbar are explained in this `How-to'. At the bottom of the screen, you will notice the Status Bar. This bar provides essential information such as the sheet that you're currently working on, the page style, and in normal mode, the sum of the cell in which the cursor is situated.

You will also notice that the folder you have just opened contains three worksheets by default, indicated by the presence of three small tabs above the Status Bar and bearing the names: Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3. The spreadsheet is represented as a grid comprising cells, with each cell bearing a unique reference. A cell is referenced by its column (vertical reference), given here as a letter (e.g. A...Z etc.),