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The Windows 10 PC calculator is more powerful than it looks. Although almost always used in standard mode, the tool hides advanced features, such as a method for programmers, a system dedicated to date calculation and 13 converters, including currency, weight, length and temperature.

One of the great advantages of these functions is that the system's native application. That is: you do not need to search for this information on the Internet or download programs that perform these functions. Check out the dnetc guide on the Windows 10 calculator below and use the full potential of the application developed by Microsoft.

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Learn to use all the features of the Windows 10 calculator on the PC Photo: Carolina Oschendorf / dnetcLearn to use all the features of the Windows 10 calculator on the PC Photo: Carolina Oschendorf / dnetc

Learn to use all the features of the Windows 10 calculator on the PC Photo: Carolina Oschendorf / dnetc

The Windows 10 calculator has four modes: standard, scientific, programmer and date calculation. To change modes, click on the main menu, located in the upper left corner, and select the desired calculator.

Changing calculator modes in Windows 10 Photo: Reproduo / Raquel FreireChanging calculator modes in Windows 10 Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

Changing calculator modes in Windows 10 Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

The standard calculator you use most on a daily basis is probably the only one you actually use. It has eight basic mathematical operations: sum, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentage, fraction, square and squared ratio. The operation is the same as the old pocket calculators and, in most cases, the operations can be performed directly from the keyboard of the PC or notebook.

Windows 10 calculator in standard mode Photo: Reproduction / Raquel FreireWindows 10 calculator in standard mode Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Windows 10 calculator in standard mode Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Even though it is very popular, the standard calculator has an underused feature: the set of memory buttons. The ideal tool for those who use certain numbers frequently, allowing to save saved values ​​for later use.

Highlight for Windows 10 calculator memory buttons Photo: Reproduction / Raquel FreireHighlight for Windows 10 calculator memory buttons Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Highlight for Windows 10 calculator memory buttons Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Below, we list what each button does:

  • MS: Saves a new number to memory.
  • MR: Retrieves the last number saved in memory.
  • M +: Adds the number in the text box to the last number stored.
  • M-: Subtracts the number in the text box from the last number stored.
  • MC: Deletes all numbers saved in memory.
  • M: Displays all numbers currently stored in memory.

List of numbers saved in Windows 10 calculator memory Photo: Reproduction / Raquel FreireList of numbers saved in Windows 10 calculator memory Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

List of numbers saved in Windows 10 calculator memory Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

The memory buttons are present in the standard and scientific calculators. Programmer mode has only the MS and M buttons; the date calculation does not provide functionality.

The scientific calculator has more operations compared to the standard. Additions include sine, cosine, tangent, logarithm, exponent, factorial, among others. The buttons allow the construction of equations, facilitating the conference of problem solving by students, for example.

Windows 10 scientific calculator allows you to build equations Photo: Reproduction / Raquel FreireWindows 10 scientific calculator allows you to build equations Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Windows 10 scientific calculator allows you to build equations Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Created for programmers, this module allows you to switch between different numerical systems. Just enter a number and it will immediately display its equivalences in hexadecimal, octal and binary systems, in addition to the decimal itself, which is set as the default. The calculator has other useful functions for developers, such as logical operators (or, xor, not, and) and bit exchange system.

Programmer mode in the Windows calculator brings conversion to binary system, logical operators and other resources Photo: Reproduo / Raquel FreireProgrammer mode in the Windows calculator brings conversion to binary system, logical operators and other resources Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

Programmer mode in the Windows calculator brings conversion to binary system, logical operators and other resources Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

The date calculation mode allows you to calculate the exact difference between two specific dates. Just select them on a calendar and Windows will tell you the exact difference between them. The tool lets you know how many days are left until Carnival, how much time has passed since your last holidays and other queries like that.

Date calculation mode in Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduction / Raquel FreireDate calculation mode in Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

Date calculation mode in Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduction / Raquel Freire

You have probably come across some unit of measurement in the family and had to consult Google to find the correspondent used in Brazil. But that task could have been solved in the Windows 10 calculator itself, which has 13 different converters. They are: currency, volume, length, weight and mass, temperature, energy, area, speed, time, power, data, pressure and angle.

Menu with 13 converters of units of measure in the Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel FreireMenu with 13 converters of units of measure in the Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

Menu with 13 converters of units of measure in the Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

To use the feature, first enter the type of measurement you want to convert in the example below, we select "Length". Then click on the arrows and define the units (here, from inches to centimeters). Then just enter the number for the converter to give its equivalent in the desired unit, in addition to informing approximate values ​​in other popular systems.

Convert from inches to centimeters using a Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel FreireConvert from inches to centimeters using a Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

Convert from inches to centimeters using a Windows 10 calculator Photo: Reproduo / Raquel Freire

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