To leave the number unchanged, just press f.

To change the number, type the new number and press f.This new number writes over the old value in the X–register. You can enter a number as a fraction if you want. If you need to calculate a number, use normal keyboard calculations, then press f. For example, you can press 2 š5 0f.

To calculate with the displayed number, press šbefore

typing another number.

To cancel the prompt, press †. The current value for the variable remains in the X–register. If you press †during digit entry, it clears the number to zero. Press †again to cancel the prompt.

To display digits hidden by the prompt, press .

Each prompt puts the variable value in the X–register and disables stack lift. If you type a number at the prompt, it replaces the value in the X–register. When you press f, stack lift is enabled, so the value is retained on the stack.

The Syntax of Equations

Equations follow certain conventions that determine how they're evaluated:

How operators interact.

What functions are valid in equations.

How equations are checked for syntax errors.

Operator Precedence

Operators in an equation are processed in a certain order that makes the evaluation logical and predictable:

Entering and Evaluating Equations 6–15

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