User Guide

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Data Editor
Inserting New Variables
Entering data in an empty column in the Data view or in an empty row in the Variable
view automatically creates a new variable with a default variable name (the prefix
var and a seq
uential number) and a default data format type (numeric). The Data
Editor inserts the system-missing value for all cases for the new variable. If there are
any empty columns in the Data view or empty rows in the Variable view between
the new var
iable and the existing variables, these also become new variables with
the system-missing value for all cases. You can also insert new variables between
existing variables.
To Insert N
ew Variables between Existing Variables
E Select a
ny cell in the variable to the right of (Data view) or below (Variable view)
the position where you want to insert the new variable.
E From the menus choose:
Data
Insert Variable
Anewvari
able is inserted with the system-missing value for all cases.
To Move Variables
E Click the variable name in the Data view or the row number for the variable in the
Variable view to select the variable.
E Drag and drop the variable to the new location.
E If you want to place the variable between two existing variables, in the Data view
drop the v
ariable on the variable column to the right of where you want to place the
variable. In the Variable view, drop it on the variable row below where you want to
place the variable.