Calculating Numbers

Calculating Numbers

If you don't have a handheld calculator handy, you can use the Calculator program provided by Windows XP to quickly perform standard calculations or even more complex ones. Calculator performs basic arithmetic, such as addition and subtraction, as well as functions found on a scientific calculator, such as logarithms and factorials.

Use the Calculator

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Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Calculator.

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Click the View menu, and then click Standard or Scientific.

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Enter a number, or click the number buttons .

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Click a function button.

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Enter another number.

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When you've entered all the numbers you want, click the equals (=) button.

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Click the Edit menu, and then click Copy to copy the result to the Clipboard to paste in a document.

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When you're done, click the Close button.

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Did You Know?

You can use the numeric keypad on your keyboard with the Calculator . Press the number, +, -, *, /, and Enter keys to quickly enter numbers and use the calculator.

You can find out the purpose of a key . Right-click the key, and then click What's this?




Show Me Microsoft Windows XP
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391

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