Change capitalization

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lgsl
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Change capitalization

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I have a spreadsheet that have several cells with text in lowercase. I need to change it change the capitalization of such rows. There is no option in the ribbon (by default) or the classical menu to achieve this. I did noticed, however, that is possible to add the capitalization commands into the ribbon, the problem is that they do not work. According to the manual, Shift+F3 should allow me to change from lowercase to uppercase, but doesn't work either.

Using PROPER (what I need), UPPER and LOWER, works, but I can't just simply go and manually add =PROPPER("string") to every cell. Is not practical.

I do not know if the capitalization commands not working this is a bug or if this commands shouldn't be available on the customize ribbon interface. However Shift+F3 not working, as the manual appendix states one can use to switch between lowercase and uppercase points to a problem here. Switching the type of the cell from default to text does not help either.

Furthermore: An option to change capitalization between lowercase, uppercase and first letter of each word is a feature already available in every other spreadsheet application I have come across. If this functionality is not available, then I would like to request for it to be added in the near future.
GrahamW_Sheff64
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Re: Change capitalization

Post by GrahamW_Sheff64 »

think the question: ask something about the thread, e.g., which spreadsheet app are they using — Calc? Shift+F3 in LibreOffice Calc does change case (Format > Text > ...). Actually in LibreOffice Calc, Shift+F3 cycles case for selected cells text in edit mode? Calc has Format > Text > UPPERCASE etc. The "ribbon" and "classical menu" suggests LibreOffice Notebookbar. Ask: are you selecting the cells or are you in edit mode when pressing Shift+F3? Genuine question. Also, could ask which version. 2–3 sentences, British, northern, lowercase starts, ellipses, a typo maybe.

Write it.

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not sure which app this is, mate... is it LibreOffice Calc by any chance? and when you hit Shift+F3, have you got the cells selected or are you actually in edit mode inside one of them, cos in my experience that can make a bit of a difference. also wich version are you on, if you dont mind me asking?
lgsl
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Re: Change capitalization

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Why are you going about LibreOffice Calc? It has nothing to do with it. I was quite clear: PlanMaker lacks the functionality to change capitalization despite the manual mentioning it in the appendix and the tool to customize the ribbon allowing me to add the buttons/commands to change it.

I know LibreOffice provides tools to do what I'm asking for. That's not the point. The point is PlanMaker currently can't unless you use the formulas: PROPER, UPPER and LOWER, and in my use case that solution is impractical.
GrahamW_Sheff64
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Re: Change capitalization

Post by GrahamW_Sheff64 »

lgsl wrote:I was quite clear: PlanMaker lacks the functionality to change capitalization despite the manual mentioning it in the appendix
lgsl, fair enough... my mistake, i'd got the wrong end of teh stick with the Calc bit. so with PlanMaker, which version are you on, and does Shift+F3 do owt at all, or does it just sit there like a wet weekend? 🙂
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