How do I enter the right inputs?
Read each label and unit, type percentages as plain numbers, and use the right control so the answer comes out correct.
Updated · Getting started
Start with the label and unit
Each field has a label and a unit beside it, such as kg, cm, ₹ or %. The label tells you what the number is, and the unit tells you how to measure it. Enter your number in that unit. If the calculator expects centimetres and you have feet, convert first or use a unit converter.
Percentages and dates
Enter percentages as plain numbers. For 9%, type 9. Dates are chosen with a date picker, so pick the date from the calendar rather than typing it.
Field
Interest rate (%)
You type
9
Read by the calculator as
9%
Type the plain number; the % sign is already shown beside the field.
The different controls
| Control | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Text box | Type the number. |
| Quick-value buttons | Press one to fill a common value under the field. |
| Slider | Drag it, or type a value into it. |
| Stepper | Step the value up or down. |
| Dropdown or radio buttons | Choose one option. |
| Toggle | Switch an option on or off. |
| Date picker | Pick the date from the calendar. |
A page called “10 Ways to Take Input” shows all the controls in one place if you want to try them.
When a field needs attention
A field outlined in red needs attention. A short message under it says what is wrong: a missing value, a number outside the allowed range, or a date that does not exist. Correct it and the result updates.
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