The following functions can be performed while viewing any ArrayStar table. The tasks in pink can also be performed from within the Manage Columns dialog.
Task |
How To… |
To add columns |
Use the Manage Columns dialog or select a statistical method from the Statistics menu (see ArrayStar Menu Commands). |
To add columns related to statistical test result |
Right-click on the column header and choose Add Column for. This command is only available if you right-click on a column of "P values" or "F values” that was generated using a command in the Statistics menu. |
To reorganize columns |
Click on a column header and drag it to the desired location. |
To resize columns |
Click on the edge of the column and drag it to the left or right. |
To rename a column |
Right-click on the column header and choose Rename Column. |
To remove one column |
Right-click on the column header and choose Remove Column. |
To remove all columns to the right of the selected column |
Right-click on the last column you want to keep and choose Remove Columns to the Right. |
To remove all added columns from a table |
Close the table and reopen it. By default, all of the data in your project defined as Gene IDs will be displayed each time you open a new Gene Table. |
To sort a column alphanumerically |
Click on the header for any column. Click on the header a second time to reverse the sorting order. |
To make selections in a table |
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To access informational tool tips |
Hover any cell with your mouse to reveal detailed information about data in that cell. Hovering over a column related to signal values (e.g., repeat_distrib_count, Total RPKM, etc.) opens a tool tip showing both rounded and unrounded log2 values, as well as other statistics. |
To obtain additional information about a linked item |
Click on a blue hyperlink. |