Edit variables list 

MedCalc automatically keeps track of variables that you add in the spreadsheet, while you enter data, or 

when you import Lotus or text files. When you save the data, the variables list is included in the file.  

However, from time to time an error may occur in the list (e.g. double occurrence of a variable, or non 

existing or deleted variables), and with the command Edit variables list you can edit the list. 

When you select the 

C

REATE LIST

 button, a new list will be created based on the column headers in the 

spreadsheet. 

Select 

N

EW

 when you want to create a new derived variable in the Variable editor dialog box.  In this 

dialog box, you can enter the formula for the derived variable, and/or you can enter a descriptive label for 

the variable.  

When a variable is selected in the left box, you can select the 

E

DITOR

 button to call the Variable editor 

dialog box.  

You can select one or more variables in the list and next select the 

R

EMOVE

 button to remove the selected 

variables from the list. 

When you select the 

C

LEAR LIST

 button, the entire list will be cleared. 

Variable editor 

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