Entering Data: Inserting Series

1. Inserting an Automatic Series (F8)

This fills a selected range with values such as numbers, dates, formulas, built‑in lists (day/month names), or custom lists. The series type is determined automatically based on the first one or two cells.

If the initial cells do not match any known series type, a simple copy operation is performed. If the first two cells are separated by empty cells, that gap is repeated throughout the series.

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2. Built‑In Numeric, Date/Time, and Formula Series

If only one element is provided, GS-Calc uses default increments:

Relative and absolute references may be adjusted depending on settings in Settings > Options.

3. Choosing a Specific Custom List

Click the Fill button and choose a list, or use the Manage dialog and click Insert.

If a specific custom list is chosen:

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4. Inserting Formula‑Based Series

This allows defining any type of series, including those referencing other workbook resources.

Define a formula for the first item. GS-Calc updates references automatically to generate subsequent values. The formula may use the previous value or compute each value directly based on its position.

Used formulas are saved in a “recently used” list and references are updated automatically when reused elsewhere.

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5. Inserting Random Series

Several popular distribution types are available. For uniform distribution, you may generate a series of randomly selected custom list items.

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6. Examples

Built‑in series of month names (system‑dependent):

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Series with embedded custom list items:

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Built‑in 2D numeric series:

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Series of numbers and dates:

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Series of formulas:

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Series with elements placed every n‑th cell:

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Inserting many series at once:

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