Learn the basics
Note: You can add up to 6 shortcuts.
Tip: See also Stylus and Explore by touch.
Handwriting calculator
Use the stylus or your finger to write mathematical expressions or
equations and get immediate results.
Find it: Remove the stylus, and tap from the Stylus shortcut list
Tip: When the stylus shortcuts are minimized or dimmed, tap > .
Handwriting calculator screen. Write math expressions naturally and get results automatically.
» Get the guide: The first time you open the Handwriting Calculator, the
on-screen guide appears automatically. To see the guide again, tap
Menu > Guide.
» See supported operators: Tap Menu > Operator references.
» Write expressions: Write a mathematical expression and the result will
be calculated automatically in real time. You can add additional
elements to an existing expression or equation.
Tip: An expression should be written on a single line. To have more
space for writing an expression, turn your phone sideways for a
landscape view (See Redecorate your home screen).
» Solve equations: Use "?" as an unknown to solve equations. For
example, write "4 + ? = 7", and the unknown value will be calculated
automatically.
» Undo, redo or clear: To undo the last action, tap . To redo the last
action you undid, tap . To clear the whole writing canvas, tap .
» Scratch out: Scratch out a number, operator, or equation to delete it.
» Change result formats: Choose the way results are displayed.
• To switch the calculation results between fractions, mixed numbers,
Write mathematical expr
or equations and get immediate
results.
Clear the whole writing canvas.
Copy a result or whole entry.
Change settings, get the
on-screen guide, and more.
Undo or redo.
Switch between fractions,
mixed numbers, and decimals.
Switch between degrees
and radians.
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Handwriting Calculator