Calculator

1. Calc is the name of the spreadsheet program used in Open Office.
2. An electronic hardware device or software capable of performing mathematical calculations such as addition, multiplication, subtraction, or division. In the picture to the right, is an example of the Microsoft Windows Calculator included in every version of Microsoft Windows.

Running the calculator

Microsoft Windows users

Users running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and above can access the Windows calculator by following either of the below steps.

1. Click Start, Programs, and then Accessories
2. Click Calculator
   
   

or

1. Click Start and then Run
2. Type calc and pressing enter.

Windows Calculator Tips Tip: By default, Microsoft Windows Calculator is set to be displayed in basic mode, this can be changed by opening Calculator and clicking View and choosing Scientific. Scientific mode gives the user more options and abilities.

Tip: By default, Microsoft Windows Calculator digit grouping is disabled. Enabling this feature will cause your long numbers to have commas. For example, instead of 10000000 it would display 10,000,000. To enable this feature click View and select Digit grouping.
For Windows 7 and above users, Microsoft has included a much more sophisticated calculator. As can be seen in the picture to the right, there are several new features that have been highlighted that are not available in previous versions of Windows. Additional information and tips on this calculator can be found on our Windows 7 Calculator tips page.

Linux users

Users running Linux and Unix can run the bc command or dc command to open the calculator.

Also see: Abacus, Add, Keypad, Tabulator