Editing and Entering Data

Creation

of a new variable is by means of choosing Blank Variable from the submenu New of the menu Data.

Cursors

can be either horizontal or vertical. A vertical cursor is for editing one entry in a variable. A horizontal cursor is for inserting a new case.

Selection of Cases

for copying or cutting a range of cases is accomplished by dragging horizontally or vertically.

Pressing Command while Clicking the Mouse

allows one to add an additional case to those already selected.

Return

advances to the next case (depending on preferences.) With a horizontal cursor, it does not automatically create an empty new case below. Just start typing if you want to create that new case.

Tab

advances to the next variable in the case if the sequence box is active.