![The Numbers app icon.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/f58d4d82cdd8ed45b286fa50b4216639.png)
![The template chooser, showing a row of categories across the top that you can tap to filter the options. Below are thumbnails of predesigned templates arranged in rows by category, starting with Recents at the top and followed by Basic and Personal Finance. A See All button appears above and to the right of each category row. The Language and Region button is in the top-right corner.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/f3bcab675779f595e68807bf435ecb60.png)
Get started with a template
All spreadsheets begin with a template — a model you can use as a starting point. Replace the template’s charts and data with your own content, and add new tables, formulas and more.
![A spreadsheet showing a table of trails hiked and the distance of each trail. The Cell Action menu is open, showing options to add formulas, dates, comments and filters.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/d1e2f051d6b4168c6a5226ba062c88e0.png)
Add data to a table
Enter your own data or import data from another file. You can also choose from a wide range of preset formulas, like sum or average, to add to any cell. To fit all your data, add more rows and columns.
![A pie chart showing percentages of trails completed. The Format menu is also open, showing different chart styles to choose from, as well as options to edit the series or chart references, turn the chart title or legend on or off, adjust the rotation angle of the chart and change the chart type.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/55a246e7fd3d3fe3a598de808e63477d.png)
Create a chart
Illustrate your data with a 2D or interactive chart. When you make changes to the data in the table, the chart updates automatically.
![A spreadsheet tracking hiking information, showing sheet names near the top of the screen. The Add Sheet button is on the left, followed by sheet tabs for Elevation, Hiking Schedule, Trail Segments, Gear and Food.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/b6c3d3c5e65911ad6fdd8b66bba5a38a.png)
Get organised with sheets
Organise your spreadsheet with different sheets for each type of information you want to track — income, expenses and so on. Then just tap a tab at the top of the spreadsheet to switch to the sheet you want to see.
![The Add People screen showing a picture of the spreadsheet to be shared. Below it are buttons for ways to send the invitation, including Mail, a Copy Link and More. At the bottom is the Share Options button.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5F9860080946222A7A00813B/5F98600C0946222A7A008157/en_GB/e83696884d5fca300da97f94b72b8eaa.png)
Collaborate in real time
Invite others to work with you on your spreadsheet. Everyone you invite can see changes as they’re made, but you control who can edit or only view the spreadsheet.
This guide helps you get started using Numbers 11.0 on your iPad. (To see which version of Numbers you have, go to Settings > Numbers.) To explore the Numbers User Guide, tap Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field. You can also download the guide from Apple Books (where available).
If you need more help, visit the Numbers Support website.
Numbers User Guide for iPad
- Welcome
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- Intro to Numbers
- Intro to images, charts and other objects
- Create a spreadsheet
- Open spreadsheets
- Prevent accidental editing
- Personalise templates
- Use sheets
- Undo or redo changes
- Save your spreadsheet
- Find a spreadsheet
- Delete a spreadsheet
- Print a spreadsheet
- Change the sheet background
- Copy text and objects between apps
- Touchscreen basics
- Use Apple Pencil with Numbers
- Use VoiceOver to create a spreadsheet
- Copyright