# Using Rounded Off Numbers

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converted from old format - fpe
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rounded off numbers
exact numbers in $[officename] Calc
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rounding precision
spreadsheets; values as shown
mw reduced "tables in spreadsheets;" to "tables;"
Using Rounded Off Numbers
In $[officename] Calc, all decimal numbers are displayed rounded off to two decimal places.
To change this for selected cells
- Mark all the cells you want to modify.
- Choose Format - Cells and go to the Numbers tab page.
- In the Category field, select Number. Under Options, change the number of Decimal places and exit the dialog with OK.
To change this everywhere
- Choose %PRODUCTNAME - Preferences Tools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Calc.
- Go to the Calculate page. Modify the number of Decimal places and exit the dialog with OK.
To calculate with the rounded off numbers instead of the internal exact values
- Choose %PRODUCTNAME - Preferences Tools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Calc.
- Go to the Calculate page. Mark the Precision as shown field and exit the dialog with OK.
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