Calculating Numbers

If you don't have a handheld calculator handy, you can use the Calculator program provided by Windows to perform standard calculations or even more complex ones. Calculator performs basic arithmetic, such as addition and subtraction, functions found on a scientific calculator, such as logarithms and factorials, programmer conversions, such as Hex and Decimal, as well as functions for statistical analysis. You can also change the display to perform functions, including unit conversion, date calculation, and worksheets.

Use the Calculator

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Calculator.
2. Click the View menu, and then click Standard, Scientific, Programmer, or Statistics.
3. To change the view to display other functions, click the View menu, and then click Basic, Unit conversion, Date calculation, or point to Worksheets, and click an option.
4. Enter a number, or click the number buttons.
5. Click a function button, and then enter another number.
6. When you've entered all the numbers you want, click the equals (=) button.
7. Click the Edit menu, and then click Copy to copy the result to the Clipboard to paste in a document.
8. When you're done, click the Close button.

Tip 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.