Custom Numeric Formats

Standard numeric formats cannot be changed, however you can use them as a basis for creating custom formats.

Creating Custom Numeric Formats

Step 1
Choose Edit Numeric Format from the Options menu.

Step 2
Use the Type pop-up menu to choose a format type in the Edit Numeric Format dialog.

Step 3
Select the format you want to customize (it is displayed in the lower portion of the dialog).

Step 4
Click anywhere in the format to position the blinking text insertion point.

Step 5
Use the Backspace key to delete incorrect characters, then enter new characters.

Step 6
To display negative values in red, click the check box at the bottom of the dialog. (This option is available for data windows only.)

Step 7
Click the Add button to add the custom format to the decimal format list. (If you enter any characters incorrectly, or enter an invalid character or symbol, your computer beeps.)

Step 8
Click the Done button to save the custom numeric format.

Custom numeric formats are saved in the CA-Cricket Graph III Prefs file in your System folder. If you’re using System 7.x, numeric formats are saved in the Preferences folder in your System folder. Preferences are available for all new data and graph windows.

Changing Custom Numeric Formats

Step 1
Choose Edit Numeric Format from the Options menu.

Step 2
Select a custom format from the Custom Formats list.

Step 3
Click anywhere in the format to position the text insertion point, then change the format.

Step 4
Use the Backspace key to delete incorrect characters, then enter new characters.

Step 5
Click the Change button to update the format to include your changes, then click the Done button to exit the dialog.

Deleting Custom Numeric Formats

Step 1
Choose Edit Numeric Format from the Options menu.

Step 2
Select a custom format from the Custom Formats list.

Step 3
Click the Delete button.

Step 4
Click the Done button.

Note: Standard numeric formats cannot be deleted.

Note: If you delete a custom numeric format currently being used in a data window or graph window, the first available standard format of the same type is used to format the data columns or graph components.

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