To create a new column on a spreadsheet select Insert from the
Spread menu. You
can then choose whether to insert the column before or after the current column,
as indicated on the status bar.
Column Type
Specifies the type of the new column.
Name
The name of the column; this will be also used for the data structure to
store the values in.
Initial Value
Specifies an initial value to be inserted in every cell of the new column.
A numeric value may used for variates, a string for text columns, and either
may be used for a factor. By default, a missing value (*) will be used to fill
new columns.
Decimal Places Shown
Specifies the number of decimal places to display for variates and factors.
Number of Levels
Specifies the number of levels for a new column of type factor. Levels and
Labels may also be specified.
Levels
Specifies the numerical levels for a factor.
Labels
Specifies the text labels for a factor.
See Also
Understanding Factors within a Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet Add Multiple Columns
Resize Spreadsheet
Duplicate Column
Copy or Move a Column from another Sheet
Create a New Spreadsheet
Import or export data
New Spreadsheet from Clipboard
Spreadsheet Insert Menu