$\blacktriangleright$    To create a formula

  1. If the Field toolbar is displayed, clickitbpF21.75pt21.0625pt2ptformula.wmf,. Otherwise,from the Insert menu, choose Field and then choose Formula.

  2. In the Formula area of the dialog box, enter a mathematical expression.

  3. In the Operation area, enter the computational operation you want to perform on the expression.

    Click the arrow at the right of the box for a list of available operations.

  4. Choose OK.

    If Helper Lines are turned on in the View menu, the formula appears against a colored background.