Q: Is it possible to insert a 'Name' in Pages?

Works just like Numbers when doing external table references. Here's an example, where the top table is Table 1.

Jerry

Here's a better example. I was in a bit of a hurry on the last post. First, the graphic:

There are two tables on this Pages document. The first is a sales log and the second is a summary table that totals the sales in the Amount column of the first table.

To program the Total Sales amount, click in the Total Sales result cell and type an equal sign, and "SUM(".

Next, click on the Bar above the Amount column in the sales log table. That inserts the column name in into the SUM function. Complete the expression by typing the closing parenthesis.

His the return key to exit the expression editor.

Jerry

Jerrold

Will that work across pages/sections?

Peter

Jerrold,

Excellent! It is a real improvement compared to earlier versions. Imported Word documents with references are no converted properly, but at least one can build something in Pages.

May I ask how you found out? Did you just try, or is there some hidden reference somewhere which I have not found?

kenem wrote:

 

Thanks for this Jerrold but...

 

I cannot see any reference/name when I click on any part of a table. One click selects a cell, column/row or the whole table, but no reference appears. A double click enters the cell.

 

Have I missed something?

You have to be in the formula editor. (Insert > Function > Formula Editor). But the cursor in the field and click on any table you want.