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Second functions

Reveal and cancel the alternate functions available through 2nd.

The 2nd key temporarily changes the available button functions. Select it before the alternate action, and select it again to cancel. Your preferred-unit setting determines which unit labels appear on the main keys.

Use a second function

Press 2nd to put the second functions on the buttons. Then press the one you need.

Start a new calculation

  1. Press Clear entry, then Clear entry.

Calculate

  1. Number

    Press 3, then Second, then Cube.
  1. Example result27

Keep in mind

2nd selects one second function; press it again to cancel. Settings → Preferred units chooses the main unit labels. Press 2nd each time to use a unit above a button, including repeated format/off presses.

Cancel a modifier

Press 2nd again to cancel it. Then press the ordinary key.

Cancel 2nd

If 2nd is active, press it again. Your next key uses its ordinary function.

  1. Press Second.

Keep in mind

Pressing 2nd again restores the ordinary key labels and keeps your number.

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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