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Applying a Filter to a Matrix

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Use the Filter command on the right mouse button or Matrix menus to change the way the numbers in a results matrix are displayed. As you change the options, the Sample box shows how the number -5,555,555.5556 would be displayed with the new settings. Click OK to apply the changes you make here, or Cancel to restore the previous settings.

Rounding

Select an item from this drop-down list to change the precision of the numbers displayed. Digits five and higher are rounded up at the position you specify.

Thousands Separator

Check this option to include the comma as a thousands separator; uncheck it option to suppress display of the comma.

Prefix Character(s)

If this option is checked, the string of characters you type in the corresponding box will be added to the beginning of every number displayed in the matrix.

Suffix Character(s)

If this option is checked, the string of characters you type in the corresponding box will be added to the end of every number displayed in the matrix.

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