Modify

The modify dialog is available from the “Edit | Modify” (Ctrl+M) menu command and from the Modify option on the Data options toolbar. This is used to modify numeric values in tables. It does not apply to text or list fields.

Modify by

This is the numeric value that applies to the modification.

Add

The value will be added to the existing table values.

Factor

The existing table values will be factored by the numeric value.

Power

The existing table values will be raised to the power of the specified value.

Absolute

The existing table values are all made positive.

Modify in

The modification can either be in the selected text of the whole file.