How to drag a cell (or cells) in Numbers 3.0 ?

In all previous releases, it used to be that if I selected one or more contiguous cells, and then placed the cursor on the cell, I could drag them around the spreadsheet.
But as of today's release, any selection creates yellow anchor circles on the corner, and the only options I seem to have are to either resize the # of cells in the selection, or drag and replicate the contents.
Has anyone figured out how to plain ol' drag cells ?
Thanks.

Same problem here, then I stumbled onto the answer:
If you highlight a cell that you want to drag you no longer grab the little dot on the corner.
Instead, highlight the cell (no need to double click), then let your cursor float over any of the cell's borders and a little yellow dot will appear. Grab this yellow dot to drag formulae, sequential numbers, etc.

Similar Messages

Drag and Drop of cell content between 2 tables

Hi Guys,
Iam into implementing drag and drop of cell contents between 2 different tables,say Table1 and Table2.(Iam not dragging and dropping rows or cells,Just copying the content of one cell to another).
Have extended the java tutorial class "TableTransferHandler" and "StringTransferHandler" under http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/examples/dnd/index.html#ExtendedDndDemo to satisfy my needs.
The drag is enabled for Table1 and table2 as follows.
jTable1.setDragEnabled(true);
jTable1.setTransferHandler(new TableTransferHandler());
jTable2.setDragEnabled(true);
jTable2.setTransferHandler(new TableTransferHandler());
Dont be taken aback with the code I have put.It just to show what I have done..
My questions are put at the end of the post..
//String Transfer Handler class.
public abstract class StringTransferHandler extends TransferHandler {
    protected abstract String exportString(JComponent c);
    protected abstract void importString(JComponent c, String str);
    protected abstract void cleanup(JComponent c, boolean remove);
    protected Transferable createTransferable(JComponent c) {
        return new StringSelection(exportString(c));
    public int getSourceActions(JComponent c) {
        return COPY_OR_MOVE;
    public boolean importData(JComponent c, Transferable t) {
        if (canImport(c, t.getTransferDataFlavors())) {
            try {
                String str = (String)t.getTransferData(DataFlavor.stringFlavor);
                importString(c, str);
                return true;
            } catch (UnsupportedFlavorException ufe) {
            } catch (IOException ioe) {
        return false;
    protected void exportDone(JComponent c, Transferable data, int action) {
        cleanup(c, action == MOVE);
    public boolean canImport(JComponent c, DataFlavor[] flavors) {
          JTable table = (JTable)c;
         int selColIndex = table.getSelectedColumn();
        for (int i = 0; i < flavors.length; i++) {
            if ((DataFlavor.stringFlavor.equals(flavors))&& (selColIndex !=0)) {
return true;
return false;
}//TableTransferHandler classpublic class TableTransferHandler extends StringTransferHandler {
private int[] rows = null;
private int addIndex = -1; //Location where items were added
private int addCount = 0; //Number of items added.
protected String exportString(JComponent c) {
JTable table = (JTable)c;
rows = table.getSelectedRows();
StringBuffer buff = new StringBuffer();
int selRowIndex = table.getSelectedRow();
int selColIndex = table.getSelectedColumn();
String val = table.getValueAt(selRowIndex,selColIndex).toString();
buff.append(val);
return buff.toString();
protected void importString(JComponent c, String str) {
JTable target = (JTable)c;
DefaultTableModel model = (DefaultTableModel)target.getModel();
//int index = target.getSelectedRow();
int row = target.getSelectedRow();
int column = target.getSelectedColumn();
target.setValueAt(str, row, column);
protected void cleanup(JComponent c, boolean remove) {
}Now I want to put in the following functionality into my program...
[1]prevent dragging and dropping text in to the same table.That means I dont want to drag a cell content from Table1 and drop to another cell in Table1. Want to drag and drop cell content only from Table1 to Table2.
[2]Change cursor on a un-defined Target. That means how to prevent a drag from a particular column in Table1.Also how to prevent a drop to a particular column in Table2. How to change the cursor to a "NO-DRAG" cursoror "NO-DROP" cursor.
Could it be done using Drag Source Listener and drop Target Listener?.
If yes,How can these listeners attached to the table and how to do it?
If No,How Could it be done?
[3]Want to change the background colour of the cell being dragged and also the background colour of the target cell where the drop is made...
[4]Is there any out of the box way to make an undo in the target cell(where drop was made) so that the old cell value is brought back.
How can I extend my code to take care of the above said things.
Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.....
Edited by: Kohinoor on Jan 17, 2008 10:58 AM

Hi Guys,
Iam into implementing drag and drop of cell contents between 2 different tables,say Table1 and Table2.(Iam not dragging and dropping rows or cells,Just copying the content of one cell to another).
Have extended the java tutorial class "TableTransferHandler" and "StringTransferHandler" under http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/examples/dnd/index.html#ExtendedDndDemo to satisfy my needs.
The drag is enabled for Table1 and table2 as follows.
jTable1.setDragEnabled(true);
jTable1.setTransferHandler(new TableTransferHandler());
jTable2.setDragEnabled(true);
jTable2.setTransferHandler(new TableTransferHandler());
Dont be taken aback with the code I have put.It just to show what I have done..
My questions are put at the end of the post..
//String Transfer Handler class.
public abstract class StringTransferHandler extends TransferHandler {
    protected abstract String exportString(JComponent c);
    protected abstract void importString(JComponent c, String str);
    protected abstract void cleanup(JComponent c, boolean remove);
    protected Transferable createTransferable(JComponent c) {
        return new StringSelection(exportString(c));
    public int getSourceActions(JComponent c) {
        return COPY_OR_MOVE;
    public boolean importData(JComponent c, Transferable t) {
        if (canImport(c, t.getTransferDataFlavors())) {
            try {
                String str = (String)t.getTransferData(DataFlavor.stringFlavor);
                importString(c, str);
                return true;
            } catch (UnsupportedFlavorException ufe) {
            } catch (IOException ioe) {
        return false;
    protected void exportDone(JComponent c, Transferable data, int action) {
        cleanup(c, action == MOVE);
    public boolean canImport(JComponent c, DataFlavor[] flavors) {
          JTable table = (JTable)c;
         int selColIndex = table.getSelectedColumn();
        for (int i = 0; i < flavors.length; i++) {
            if ((DataFlavor.stringFlavor.equals(flavors))&& (selColIndex !=0)) {
return true;
return false;
}//TableTransferHandler classpublic class TableTransferHandler extends StringTransferHandler {
private int[] rows = null;
private int addIndex = -1; //Location where items were added
private int addCount = 0; //Number of items added.
protected String exportString(JComponent c) {
JTable table = (JTable)c;
rows = table.getSelectedRows();
StringBuffer buff = new StringBuffer();
int selRowIndex = table.getSelectedRow();
int selColIndex = table.getSelectedColumn();
String val = table.getValueAt(selRowIndex,selColIndex).toString();
buff.append(val);
return buff.toString();
protected void importString(JComponent c, String str) {
JTable target = (JTable)c;
DefaultTableModel model = (DefaultTableModel)target.getModel();
//int index = target.getSelectedRow();
int row = target.getSelectedRow();
int column = target.getSelectedColumn();
target.setValueAt(str, row, column);
protected void cleanup(JComponent c, boolean remove) {
}Now I want to put in the following functionality into my program...
[1]prevent dragging and dropping text in to the same table.That means I dont want to drag a cell content from Table1 and drop to another cell in Table1. Want to drag and drop cell content only from Table1 to Table2.
[2]Change cursor on a un-defined Target. That means how to prevent a drag from a particular column in Table1.Also how to prevent a drop to a particular column in Table2. How to change the cursor to a "NO-DRAG" cursoror "NO-DROP" cursor.
Could it be done using Drag Source Listener and drop Target Listener?.
If yes,How can these listeners attached to the table and how to do it?
If No,How Could it be done?
[3]Want to change the background colour of the cell being dragged and also the background colour of the target cell where the drop is made...
[4]Is there any out of the box way to make an undo in the target cell(where drop was made) so that the old cell value is brought back.
How can I extend my code to take care of the above said things.
Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.....
Edited by: Kohinoor on Jan 17, 2008 10:58 AM

How can I make a table cell extend beyond the page? The text disappears when the cell becomes larger than the page.

How can I make a table cell extend beyond a page? The text disappears when the cell becomes bigger than the page. I want the table to continue to the next page.

As a student, you might be able to get Office for Mac from the college bookstore at a substantial discount. Otherwise, I think your best option for documents that need to be shared with Office users is to get one of the free Office clones such as LibreOffice.

How do I check if a cell is an error (Red triangle)?

How do I check if a cell contains an error (Ie. a red triangle)? I can't seem to find an apropriate function, nor an answer using the search function on this board (Nor Google).
Otherwise I'll have to do a ton of IF functions to fix it...

Hi David,
"How do I check if a cell contains an error?"
To check if a cell contains an error, you look at the cell. If it shows a red triangle, it contains an error.
Do you mean 'How do I fix an error?"
That depends on what the error is. You start by clicking the error triangle to view the error message.
If it says "The formula contains a syntax error," you examine the formula carefully to find the syntax error, then correct the error. The most common source of syntax errors in complex formulas is misplacing one or more parentheses.
If it says "bad reference" you examine the cell references in the formula to see if one or more is beyond the boundaries of the table referenced.
Other error messages require other detective work.
Can you clarify the issue with more specific details? What do you mean by "an appropriate function"? Appropriate to what purpose?
Regards,
Barry

Hello, I would like to know how to add or delete single cell in numbers.

Hello, I would like to know how to add or delete single cell in numbers.

If by delete you really mean clear the contents of a cell, then just click once on the cell and hit the 'delete' button.
Before:
After hitting delete button:
In some circumstances you can actually delete one cell.
For example here, I make this choice:
Resulting in this:
So it's not strictly true that Numbers does not delete one cell, ever. It can if you have a one-column table.
So never say never or not ever! Enough pedantry for today!
SG

How do I get money back on Quickoffice pro as it doesn't work and I cannot email the developers website to ask for support? If you cannot select cells or cell ranges to a sum formula then the software is not fit for purpose and I should be refunded?

I recently purchased Quick office pro HD for my iPad. I cannot get it to add cell or cell references to a simple sum() function. I have looked for support and checked demonstration videos but my app doesn't work. I cannot email the developer's website for direct answer. If this was a faulty good I would take it back to the retailer for a full refund but how do you do that in the app world? I wish I had bought the numbers app instead - what a waste of £13.99.

Mail troubleshooting - Yosemite
Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages
Troubleshooting sending email messages
SMTP servers keep going offline

How to download pics from Verizon cell phone to ipad2?

How to download pics from Verizon cell phone to ipad2?

Is it an iPhone ? If it is and you don't want to go via your computer and iTunes, then the camera connection kit can connect the iPhone to the iPad and can copy photos to the iPad. Also there are photo transfer apps such as Simple Transfer which can copy photos between iOS devices via your wifi network.
If it's not an iPhone then you probably need to go via your computer and sync them via iTunes, or if there aren't that many photos and your phone supports it you can email them to yourself

How to send a mail to Cell phone number

Hi,
Here we are running several jobs a day and we would like to send a mail or information to cell phone number or pager when the job is failed.
Is any body have any idea how do we send a mail to Cell number or Pager. If any body knows please advice me ASAP..as it is kind of urgent requirement which is to be fixed immediately.
Thanks alottt in advance
-Srisa

Please refer to the post in the ABAP forum. Thanks.
How to send a mailt to cell pone number or pager
Regards,
RIch Heilman

How can I preserve row and column addresses on multiple cells at once in Numbers?

How can I preserve row and column addresses on multiple cells at once in Numbers 3.2.2? I do a lot of rearranging and sorting and want to reference cells in other sheets. After entering the formulas (example: '=Sheet1::Table 1::H126') I will sort the table and the formulas will not move with the sort. I think I can fix this by going cell by cell checking the 'preserve row' and 'preserve column' boxes when editing the formula. I want to avoid having to go one by one. I know that checking the boxes creates a formula like this: '=Sheet1::Table 1::$H$126' I have also tried entering this manually and filling down but it doesn't include the preservations (the $$) in the autofill. If there is another way to remedy my sorting problem that would also be welcomed!
THANKS!!

The title of the post is this
How can I preserve row and column addresses on multiple cells at once in Numbers?
I restated the Question as follows
Can "Preserve Row" an / or "Preserve Column" be set on multiple cells at the same time.
In both cases it is not asked if multiple cells can be set to....
That is a given.
Step back a second... It is like selecting multiple cells and setting the text color of the currently selected cells to red. This can be done. More than one cell at a time modified because they are currently selected.
Whats is being asked is: if more than one cell is selected at the same time can the settings "Preserve Row" an / or "Preserve Column" be applied. No table I put up will help with that question.
YES or NO
If YES how?

How do you put a signature cell in a numbers spreadsheet?

How do you put a signature cell in a numbers spreadsheet?

I'm a car dealer and I created the bill of sale for my dealership in a Numbers spread sheet. I want to be able to use my iPad mini w retina for customers to sign directly on my iPad then print out the BoS with signatures on it so I can make transactions easier for my customers in case I have to meet them somewhere instead of my office. Then I would have the ability to send them another copy if they happen to lose theirs without digging thru my files to find the hard copy and scan and send it to them.
Thanks

How to change colour of the Cell in a table

Hi,
Could you please let me know how to change the coluor of the cell at table.
here i m having a column called "STATUS". i m getting data from backend and filling this column with two values(success/failed).
when i get success, the cell should be in green color, when it is failed cell color should be red.
i followd below:
created a context attribute "color" of type
com.sap.ide.webdynpro.uielementdefinitions.TableCellDesign
i binded this with the column proerty "cellDesign".
when i executed bapi i sohlud get different colors according to output.
here is my execute function
wdContext.currentZemp_Compare_InputElement().modelObject().execute();
            wdContext.currentUploadElement().setStatus(wdContext.currentMessageElement().getSuccess());
            if(wdContext.currentMessageElement().getSuccess().length()>6)
            wdContext.currentContextElement().setColor(WDTableCellDesign.GOODVALUE_LIGHT);
         else
           wdContext.currentContextElement().setColor(WDTableCellDesign.BADVALUE_LIGHT);
but when i get value failed it filling red for all other cells in that column
when i get value success, cells all r filling with green.
how can i get only perticual cell colur should b green/red.
plz try to solve this problem.
wer i need to do changes?
thanks in advance
venkat

Hi,
For your scenario, you need to have two cellVariant as TableStandardCell (say successTSC & failTSC). Add tableCellEditors to these 2 TableStandardCell as you like. Mark there variantKey property as var1 & var2 respectively.
Do change the cellDesign as you like the color for the TableStandardCell.
Bind an attribute selectedVariant to your column selectedCellVariant property.
Now in wdDoModify you can write:
for(int i=0;i<wdContext.nodeCountries().size();i++){
if(wdContext.nodeCountries().getCountriesElementAt(i).getStatus().equals("SUCC")){
// Here node countries is the datasource of your table.
wdContext.nodeCountries().getCountriesElementAt(i).setVariantKey("var1");
} else if(wdContext.nodeCountries().getCountriesElementAt(i).getStatus().equals("FAIL")){
wdContext.nodeCountries().getCountriesElementAt(i).setVariantKey("var2");
The article below will definetly help you in your requirement.
[https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/c0310fd2-f40d-2a10-b288-bcbe0810a961]
Hope this will surely solve your problem.
thanks & regards,
Manoj

How can I add or change cell number in iMessage settings. Shows email only

How can I change or add cell number in settings for iMessage. It was there during set up but now doesn't show so that number can b changed to correct cell#

I also already deleted my phone number from iMessage on my MBP.

How to remove all columns and cells in numbers

how to remove all columns and cells in numbers

Click on the Table's icon in the Sheets list. Press delete.
Done.
Regards,
Barry

Bought a mini IPad, how do i activate the Att cell service i paid for?

bought a mini IPad, how do i activate the Att cell service i paid for?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4157
Regards.

How to i print only selected cells in a spreadsheet?

How do you print only selected cells in a spreadsheet using Numbers?

The easiest way is to export it to Excel and save that file to a Windows machine. Then, File->Print Selection. Kidding. Sort of. Like all of the Apple "productivity" software, Numbers has about a thousand things no one uses and does not have the simple things one wants.

How can I turn off the cell service on my phone while traveling out of the country?

How can I turn off the cell service on my phone while traveling out of the country?

Airplane Mode

How to drag a cell (or cells) in Numbers 3.0 ?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for