The mouse pointer looks like this when used for selecting. The mouse pointer looks like this when used for moving. Top of document Entering data To enter data into a cell, first move to the required cell using the arrow keys or point to the cell and click. Then type in the information required and press the Enter key or click the Enter box. Cell entries can be labels, numbers or formulae.
Labels are normal text and are displayed exactly as entered.
Numbers represent numeric information and can be entered with or without commas - as in 15000 or 15,000. As you enter the contents of each cell, what you type is displayed in the Formula bar. If you make a mistake, use the Backspace key to delete the last character typed. To abandon the entry completely, press the Escape key or click the Cancel box. The function of an icon is displayed when the mouse pointer is passed over it.