Auto Format Cells

The Auto Format Cells dialog box is displayed when you enter data into a spreadsheet cell using a format that is recognized as a valid format in the Display format section of the Variable Specs dialog box (example, Time, Date, Currency). Use these options to apply the format to the individual cell or to the whole column, or to add a text label.
Option Description
Format Column Applies the format that you just entered into the spreadsheet cell to the entire column (variable). After you click this button, the Format Cells dialog box is displayed so you can select the correct Display format.
Format Cell Applies the format that you just typed into the spreadsheet cell to the individual cell in which it was entered. After you click this button, the Format Cells dialog box is displayed so you can select the correct Display format.
Add Text Label Adds a text label to the value. See Notes on Text Labels and Text Values for more information.
Cancel Closes this dialog box, and then you can change the entry in the spreadsheet cell.