| A dialog box is a special window that opens when Excel needs additional information from you in order to complete a task. You indicate your choices by selecting a variety of option buttons and check boxes; in some cases, you type the necessary information in the boxes provided. Some dialog boxes consist of a single window, while others contain tabs that you click to display more sets of options. Choose Dialog Box Options All Excel dialog boxes contain the same types of options, including: -
Tabs . Click a tab to display its options. Each tab groups a related set of options. -
Option buttons . Click an option button to select it. You can usually select only one. -
Spin box . Click the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the number, or type a number in the box. -
Check box . Click the box to turn on or off the option. A checked box means the option is selected; a cleared box means it's not. -
List box . Click the list arrow to display a list of options, and then click the option you want. -
Text box . Click in the box, and then type the requested information. -
Button . Click a button to perform a specific action or command. A button name followed by an ellipsis (...) opens another dialog box. -
Preview box . Many dialog boxes show an image that reflects the options you select.  |