Figure

Using Figure

Correcting and clearing

Delete a digit, replace an operand, clear temporary inputs, or recover from an error.

Deleting a digit, replacing the current operand and clearing a calculation have different effects. Choose the smallest correction that keeps the values you still need. A completed calculation is not undone by deleting an entry digit.

Correct the last digit

While entering a number, ⌫ removes its last digit.

Delete the last digit

  1. Press Delete last digit.

Then enter the correct digit

This edits an entry. It does not undo a completed answer.

Replace the current operand

C once replaces the current entry and keeps the pending operation.

Replace the current entry

Press C once, enter the replacement, then continue. The pending operation stays.

  1. Press Clear entry.

Start a new calculation

C twice starts a new calculation and clears temporary inputs.

Start fresh

This clears the pending calculation and temporary mode inputs. Settings and saved pitch/spacing/riser targets stay.

  1. Press Clear entry, then Clear entry.

Recover from an error

C once dismisses the error. Correct the cause, then re-enter the failed calculation.

Clear the message

Press C once. Saved inputs stay. Correct the cause, then re-enter the failed calculation.

  1. Press Clear entry.

Keep the guide beside your calculation.

These examples are built into Figure. Open Help while you calculate, then return to the same guide and reading position.

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