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Using Reverse Polish Notation (RPN)

Calculator supports Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), which lets you enter complex equations without parentheses.

To use RPN:

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To enter RPN mode, choose View > RPN Mode.

The stack is shown in Calculator’s display, the equal (=) button becomes the Enter button, and four buttons appear that let you manipulate numbers on the stack.

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To swap the bottom two numbers on the stack, click Exchange Registers. (It’s labeled “x <-> y.”)

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To move the most recently entered number up and down the stack, click Roll Up and Roll Down. (They’re labeled R-Up Arrow and R-Down Arrow.)

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To remove the bottom number from the stack, click Drop.

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