When using Percentage in Spreadsheet, the 3 most common question types are field setup, value display, and summary results; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.
FAQ
If I enter 50, will it display as 50% or 0.5%?
- Tap the target cell in the percentage field.
- Enter 50 and finish the input.
- Check the result. The value is displayed as 50%.
Can a percentage field be used in summary calculations?
- Enter multiple values in the percentage field.
- Open or view the statistics area in the current table.
- Check summary results such as sum and average.
Why is the percent sign not displayed after I enter a value?
- Check whether the current column is already set as a percentage field.
- If not, return to header editing and change the field type to Percentage.
- Enter the value again and review the result.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Percentage field | A field type that displays values as percentages and is suitable for ratios, completion rates, and shares. |
| Summary statistics | Results such as sum and average that are calculated from data in a field. |
| Field type | A setting that defines how a column stores and displays data, such as percentage, text, or number. |