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Spreadsheet Data Error

This dialog lists a data entry error that has been made in attempting to change the contents of a single cell in a Genstat spreadsheet. The location of the cell and the offending text are displayed.

Common sources of error are attempting to add text to a numerical column or attempting to add a factor level or label to that does not exist. If you would like to enable the possibility of adding new level or labels to a factor, tick the Allow new factor levels in edit check box on the Tools | Spreadsheet Options | Conversions tab.

OK Close the error dialog. You will need to edit the cell contents before moving of the cell or this error dialog will be redisplayed.
Undo Set the cell contents back to the previous value and close the error dialog.

See also

Spreadsheet Options

Updated on March 19, 2019

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