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Using the Scientific Format in Table Cells

Use the scientific format to display numbers using an exponent raised by the power of
10. The exponent is displayed following an

E

. For example, the value 5.00 in scientific

format displays as 5.00E+00. And the value 12345 displays as 1.23E+04.

To define a scientific format for one or more cells:

1

Select the cell or cells.

2

Click Inspector in the toolbar, click the Table inspector button, and then click Format.

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Working with Table Cells

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3

Choose Scientific from the Cell Format pop-up menu.

4

Use the Decimals field to specify the number of decimal places to display.