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Chapter 5
To Change Data Type
You can change the data type for a variable at any time using the Variable Type dialog
box in the Variable view, and the Data Editor will attempt to convert existing values to
the new type
. If no conversion is possible, the system-missing value is assigned. The
conversion rules are the same as those for pasting data values to a variable with a
different format type. If the change in data format may result in the loss of missing
value spec
ifications or value labels, the Data Editor displays an alert box and asks if
you want to proceed with the change or cancel it.
Go to Case
Go to Case g
oes to the specified case (row) number in the Data Editor.
Figure 5-8
Go to Case dial og box
To Find a Case in the Data Editor
E Make the Data Editor the active window.
E From the menus choose:
Data
Go to Case...
E
Enter the Data Editor row number for the case.