Category Trend cells can also be updated directly using the Direct Update mode. This feature enables you to update the value or indicator of a cell either by entering a value manually or from a drop-down list within the cell.
Note: Cells that cannot be updated with Direct Update are disabled.
To update cell information:
- Double-click the cell.
Or
Click the cell and choose Update from the drop-down list.
If the value to be entered is numeric or a text string, the cell clears. If the value or to be entered is not numeric or a text string, the cell clears, and an arrow appears on the right-hand side of the cell.
- Enter the new value.
Or
Click the arrow to display a drop-down list of available values or indicators. Select the desired option.
Notes:
- After opening the drop-down list, you can type the first letter of the option you wish to enter. The list automatically scrolls to options beginning with that letter.
- To report no value or no indicator, type (-) or select no value or no indicator from the drop-down list.
To leave the Direct Update function:
- Press the Esc key (Escape). The cell's value or indicator remains unchanged and the system exits Direct Update.
- Click anywhere in the dialog box. If the cell had a value or indicator set to it, it will be saved.
For more detailed information on the Direct Update mode, refer to Updating Cell Information.