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412 Notes Application
Evaluating or Approximating an Expression
To evaluate or approximate an expression, place the cursor anywhere in the
math expression box and then do the following:
• Windows®: On the Actions menu, click Evaluate or Approximate. You can
also use Enter to evaluate or Ctrl+Enter to approximate.
• Mac®: Press “ + Enter to approximate.
• Handheld: Press b to display the Notes menu. On the Actions menu,
select Evaluate.
The result replaces the expression.
Evaluating Part of an Expression
To evaluate part of an expression, select the text or part of the math expression.
Then do the following:
▶ On the Actions menu, click Evaluate and Replace.
Handheld: Press b to open the Notes menu. Select Actions, and then
select Evaluate Selection.
The result replaces the selected part only.
Breaking Long Calculations
Some calculations may take a long time. Notes indicates that the handheld is
performing a long calculation by displaying a busy icon. If a calculation is
taking more time than you want to spend, you can end the calculation.
To stop the function or program in progress, do the following:
• Windows®: Hold down the F12 key and press Enter repeatedly.
• Mac®: Hold down the F5 key and press Enter repeatedly.
• Handheld: Hold down the c key and press · repeatedly.
Showing Warnings and Errors
If a calculation in Notes results in a warning or error, you can view the warning
or error again even after you have dismissed the dialog box.
To display a warning or error in Notes after you have dismissed the dialog box,
do one of the following:
• Windows®: Right-click and select Show warning info or Show error.
• Mac®: “+click and select Show warning info or Show error.