In the past 8 months I have been using libre control F worked well in spread sheets. I could search for text, etc. Now this function seems to have changed. Suspect it is to do with an update. If I press control F Or find a side bar comes up but I can’t seem to work out how to enter the text I am searching for…
Control-F works just fine in version 4.2.8.2 which is shipped with Linux Cinnamon Mint 17. Which version of Libre Calc are you using? Please Help | About to obtain that version information.
Which OS?
Which versions of LibO? Before and after the upgrade.
Press Ctrl+F
, then try to drag the bar that comes up from its upper part to the bottom of the window.
See more LibreOffice Help on Using Toolbars.