Debbie, something funny might be going on with your computer that is not related to the data.
Instead of using an "x" trying numbering your selections' 1, 2, 3, 4 and so forth, then see what you are getting.
Also try saving your file and reopening it to see if the phantom entry persist.
Try saving under a test file name, and recheck.
Try to print out a couple of pages of the data entry, if the phantom does not print, it is not there.
Good luck.
meljr
Deborah Eliyahu wrote
Good afternoon, all.
I am working with SPSS Version 14.0. I am trying to flag some individuals
in a file that was imported from Excel. I defined a few string variables
(1 char each) and am simply marking the relevant cases with a lower case
x. The odd thing that is happening is that an x is also appearing in the
6th case ABOVE the case that I am trying to flag. When I put the cursor
on that cell, it disappears, but if I don't, it remains.
I would very much appreciate your help in figuring out why this could be
happening. In the meantime, I'm trying to be careful not to leave a flag
on anyone who shouldn't be flagged, but I would like to solve this, if
possible.
Thank you in advance,
Debbie Eliyahu
School of Nursing and Allied Health
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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