Windows Calculator shortcut keys

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I'm using the calculator to solve equations like this:

((2 * 2.12) *  (0.657)) - ((3 * 2.97) *  (0.657^2)) 

where (0.657^2) is 0.657 squared. However, if I run that in the calculator, the ^ is used as the bitwise OR function and not the power funtion. I tried finding a list of shortcut keys for the calculator, but all I could find was a small list that didn't include what I want to do! Does anyone know where I could find a list of all the shortcuts for the calculator? (e.g., p = Pi, ^ bitwise OR, * multiply, etc)

Best Answer

For a power, press the letter "Y" in Windows Calculator. For example, the keystrokes "0.657y2" (without the quotation marks) will show up on the calculator interface as: 0.657^2

Visit the Shortcut Keys Page for a full list.