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    Do I need to be connected to the internet?
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    Usually, HTML will run in your browser, even without an internet connection.
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    How can I get more space between the buttons?
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    If you are using HTML, you can add  in the cells to add extra padding or the CSS code button.
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    What do I do if this code is not working for me?
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    The code will certainly work. If it is not working for you, then there might be some errors in your code. Just copy and paste the above code and follow all the procedures, and it should work fine.
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    After I modify the code, can I distribute it freely?
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    Yes. These are simple codes for educational purposes; no one owns the rights for these codes.
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    How can I make the buttons larger?
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    You can make the button size bigger by using the CSS tag. For eg:.button { background-color: #4CAF50; border: none; color: white; padding: 15px 32px; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; margin: 4px 2px;}
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    What does the reset button do?
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    Nothing, it just redoes your whole equation, basically erasing the information you had on there.
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    Is there a way to make custom buttons on this script?
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    Definitely. You can use CSS styling or attach background images to the button. You can also use the HTML canvas tag with Javascript to create.
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    Can I create a calculator in normal notepad?
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    Yes, but it won't be as good as if you use other coding languages, like HTML or Javascript.
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    How can I create an algebra calculator?
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    To create an algebra calculator, you need to use JavaScript to process mathematical expressions. Start by creating an HTML interface with input elements for the expression and displaying the result. Write JavaScript code to tokenize the input, build a syntax tree, and use methods like recursive descent to perform calculations. Alternatively, you can use libraries like math.js for easier handling of complex algebraic formulas.
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    How can I change the location of the buttons to match the picture you provided?
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    To change the button location, first identify if the buttons are part of a plugin, theme, or custom code. Check the settings for customization options. If you're comfortable with CSS, you can adjust the positioning using CSS code, like `.my-button { position: fixed; top: 20px; right: 20px; }`. If you're using a page builder like Elementor, drag and drop the buttons for easy placement. Advanced users can modify the template files, but this is not recommended for beginners.
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    How can I implement a factorial (x!) function in an HTML calculator?
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    To implement a factorial function (x!) in an HTML calculator, use JavaScript to perform the calculation. Create an HTML input element for the number and a button to initiate the calculation. Then, write a JavaScript function to compute the factorial and display the result on the page.
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    Can a calculator website get a computer virus?
    RainbowParrot
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    A calculator website can be hijacked if the code is not secure, but a well-secured calculator cannot get a virus.
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    How can I maximize the size of the calculator?
    RainbowParrot
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    Use `height: 100%` and `width: 100%` on the parent container's CSS class to make it full width and height of the parent. If this doesn't work, set the height to `height: 100vh` and width to `width: 100vw` for full screen size.
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    How can I make a button bigger and change its color?
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    Replace '.my-button' with the actual class or ID of your button. Use color names (e.g., red, green), hex codes (#FF0000), or RGB/RGBA values for color. CSS is generally well-supported, but test your changes across different browsers. By combining these techniques, you can create buttons that are both visually appealing and user-friendly.
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    How can I create a calculator that reads two values and performs an operation from a dropdown menu?
    David Lara
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    To create a calculator that reads two values and performs an operation from a dropdown menu, use HTML for input fields and a dropdown menu. JavaScript can handle the calculation based on the selected operation.
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    How can I add functions to it for it to be able to solve a question?
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    For functions I'm assuming mathematical functions such as trigonometric functions, etc. You can implement Javascript into HTML easily, and utilise mathematical function operations such as Math.sin() found in Javascript code.
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    I have done that in HTML but i have a problem when I push the + and - button inside in the calculator so they are pushing more then one + inside in the calculator. What should I do?
    Stockriderj
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    You may have forgotten to close one of the elements. That happens lots of times. Professional web developers close them immediately so they don't forget.
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    Can I also add operations like square root and hiw?
    Stockriderj
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    Yes, but that would require you to code them yourself. You'd have to learn JavaScript to do that.
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    Can I upload it to my website?
    A_random_reader
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    You can, as long as you have a good hosting provider that lets you upload files. A drag-and-drop website builder can't do this.
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    How can I insert a border?
    A_random_reader
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    Drop a style tag into your HTML: input[type=button],input[type=submit],input[type=reset]{ border:1px solid black; }
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    How can I change it to read numeric keypad input?
    A_random_reader
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    Insert this script tag: var x = document.getElementsByTagName('input')[16]; x.onkeydown = function(e) { y = x - 49; document.getElementsByTagName('input')[y].click(); }
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    What do I do if the buttons aren't working on the calculator?
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    If you copied the code, try doing it again. If you coded it, then check the input variables and the conditionals.
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    How do I make the buttons larger when making a calculator using HTML? How do I add CSS or JS tags?
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    To make the button larger, we use CSS tags. In the body, type and on a new line type . In between them, type: .classname { width: 50%; padding: 50px 50px; font-size: 30px; text-align: center; } change the padding, with and font-size to whatever you want. Then go to the buttons. Inside the tag for each button, type class="classname"
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