"Like other OpenOffice.org applications, Calc has several dozen options in how it is formatted and operates. These options are available from Tools -> Options -> OpenOffice.org Calc. Thanks to OpenOffice.org's habit of sharing code between applications, some of the tabs for these options resemble those found in other OpenOffice.org applications. Others are unique to Calc and the business of spreadsheets. Either way, the more you know about Calc's options, the more you can take control of your work.
"Several of the tabs in the Calc options are similar to the ones for other OpenOffice.org applications. The Grid tab sets options for a background grid, although, in Calc, you can often use cell borders instead for positioning objects like charts and graphics..."
