Can variables be selected for analyses by highlighting them in the spreadsheet?
Yes, this shortcut method is supported. If you select a block in the data spreadsheet, then the variables included in the block will automatically become pre-selected for the next analysis. Note that this shortcut is designed to limit the chance of producing unintended results in the following ways: The pre-selection of variables by marking a block in the spreadsheet works only as long as you have not selected a specific list of variables for the analysis (i.e., it will never overwrite your previous choices; STATISTICA will remember your previous choices). Also, if the variables from the block are not what you intend to analyze, you do not need to “undo” the selection: When you enter the Variable Selection window, the list of pre-selected variables will be highlighted, thus, the first click of the mouse will de-select the previous range (unless you keep the CTRL key pressed). If you prefer to use the keyboard to specify the list, then the first (non-cursor moving) key you press will de
