Spread Designer

To create and set up a combo box cell

In the Spread Designer,

1. Select a cell or block of cells.
2. Choose the cell type using one of the following methods:
   • Display the pop-up menu by right-clicking the cell or block of cells and then choose Combobox.
   • From the Cell menu, choose Cell Type, Combo Box.
   • Choose the Combo Box button ( ) on the cell type toolbar.
   The Cell Type dialog box appears.
3. In the Cell Type dialog box, on the Settings tab,
   1. If you want to allow users to type one or more characters to search for an item in the list,
      1. Clear the Editable check box.
      2. Choose an option under AutoSearch.
   2. If you want the combo box to act as a drop-down combo box, select the Editable check box.
   3. If you want to horizontally or vertically align the text in the edit field, select the appropriate option button under Horizontal Alignment and Vertical Alignment.
   4. Provide list items for the combo box by completing the following steps:
      1. Type the combo box list items in the Text box.
      2. Choose the Add button under Combo Box List.
   5. Delete a combo box list item by completing the following steps:
      1. Click the item or choose the Prev or Next buttons to highlight the item under Combo Box List.
      2. Choose the Delete button.
   6. Edit a combo box list item by completing the following steps:
      1. Under Combo Box List, click the item to select it.
      2. Type the changes in the Text box.
      3. Choose the Update button under Combo Box List.
   7. Choose the OK or Apply button.