Apple Numbers '08 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 1 Numbers Tools and Techniques 21
 Use buttons in the toolbar to quickly add tables, charts, text boxes, media files, and
other objects.
For example, click the Tables button in the toolbar to add a new table that’s been
preformatted for the template you’re using. All templates contain several
preformatted tables for you to choose from.
See “The Toolbar” on page 24 to learn how to customize the toolbar so it includes
the tools you use most often.
 Use the Format Bar to quickly format a selected object.
 Use the Formula Bar to add and edit formulas in table cells.
Spreadsheet Viewing Aids
As you work on your spreadsheet, you may want to zoom in or out to get a better view
of what you are doing, or use other techniques for viewing the spreadsheet.
Zooming In or Out
You can enlarge (zoom in) or reduce (zoom out) your view of a sheet.
Here are ways to zoom in or out of a sheet:
m Choose View > Zoom > zoom level.
m Choose a magnification level from the pop-up menu at the bottom left of the canvas.
When you view a sheet in Print View, decrease the zoom level to view more pages in
the window at one time.
The Sheets Pane
The Sheets pane is located along the top left side of the Numbers canvas. It lets you
quickly view and navigate to tables and charts in a sheet.
See “Using Sheets to Organize a Spreadsheet” on page 37 for more information.
Click to show or hide a
sheet’s tables and charts. Click a table or chart in
the list to select it and
show it in the window.
Click to add a new sheet.