Special Paste - Copying a value

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1. The following example presents a random series of figures based on the ALEA formula).
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2. You want to sort out the list of values. However, each time something is activated (menu, cells…) the random series is generated anew.
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3. Thus, before sorting out the list, you must convert each formula to a value.
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4. Select the range of cells and copy it.
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5. Keep the same range of cells selected, go to the menu bar Edit/Paste Special.
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6. Check the check box 'Value' and then validate.
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7. The content of each cell is now a value instead of formula.
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8. It is now possible to sort the list of values.
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