52 Chapter 2: Operating the Calculator
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The effect of using auto-paste is similar to 2²and 2±as
described in the previous section, but there are differences.
For entries: Pasting lets you: 2²lets you:
I
nsert any previous
entry into the entry
line.
R
eplace the contents of the
entry line with any previous
entry.
For answers: Pasting lets you: 2±lets you:
Insert the displayed
value of any
p
revious answer
into the entry line.
Insert the variable ans(1),
which contains the last
answer only. Each time you
enter a calculation, ans(1) is
updated to the latest answer.
1. On the entry line, place the cursor where you want to insert the
entry or answer.
2. Press Cto move the cursor up into the history area. This
highlights the last answer.
3. Use Cand Dto highlight the entry or answer to auto-paste.
¦ Cmoves from answer to
entry up through the history
area.
¦ You can use Cto highlight
items that have scrolled off
the screen.
4. Press ¸.
The highlighted item is inserted
in the entry line.
This pastes the entire entry or answer. If you need only a part of the
entry or answer, edit the entry line to delete the unwanted parts.
Auto-Pasting an Entry or Answer from the History Area
You can select any entry or answer from the history area and
“auto-paste” a duplicate of it on the entry line. This lets you
insert a previous entry or answer into a new expression
without having to retype the previous information.
Why Use Auto-Paste
Note: You can also paste
information by using the
ƒ
toolbar menu. Refer to
“Cutting, Copying, and
Pasting Information” in
Chapter 5.
Auto-Pasting an
Entry or Answer
Tip: To cancel auto-paste
and return to the entry line,
press
N
.
Tip: To view an entry or
answer too long for one line
(indicated by úat the end of
the line), use
B
and
A
or
2B
and
2A
.