For the most frequent functions, use the mini toolbar which appears automatically. To select a single field, click the upper left corner of the field.
§ To select multiple fields, hold down the Ctrl key and click the upper left corner of the fields.
§ To select a whole area, hold down the Shift key.
§ To select an entire column, hold down the Alt key.
Figure 5.7: Multiple field selection
You have various functions at your disposal including:
§ Font: font, font size, bold, italic, underline, color, open font settings dialog or set font to default (via right-click)
§ Properties: Alignment, edit line definition, append new line, delete selected cells, move selected columns or cells to the right or left, open formatting dialog, open frame properties dialog.