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Is it possible to add other currencies or conversions to the calculator?

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Not possible, sorry. The calculator that comes installed on Macs is very fixed. You will probably need online calculators to do this. (Google does this very well if you type your needed calculation into the search bar.)

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The equals sign is gone from my Mac Calculator. How may I restore it?

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Delete it, then do cmd+space and type calculator. It will pop back up and it will be restored.

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How do I keep my calculator icon in the task bar on my Mac?

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When you have the app open, right-click on the icon in the task bar and select "Pin to Task Bar."

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How do I get my calculator to show me a total?

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If you would like to see a total after you have entered your problem, simply press return/enter on your keypad.

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How do you calculate a percentage on the basic calculator?

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See Do Percentages on a Calculator .

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