Using the F7 popup calculator in amount fields

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You can open a popup calculator from any amount field by placing your cursor in the field and pressing the F7 key on your keyboard.

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This feature enables you to perform quick calculations for an amount without having to leave the window or dialog.

  • The calculator is not affected by the setting of the Implied decimal on amounts option in the Setup > User Preferences dialog. The calculator always assumes you are entering a whole number, so you need to manually enter the decimal where necessary.
  • You can use the calculator either by left-clicking its buttons with the mouse or by pressing the numeric keypad buttons on your keyboard.
  • When you click the Enter /_images/acct_pr/csa/f7-calculator-equals-button.gif button on the calculator or press ENTER on your keyboard, the calculated amount is entered into amount field where the cursor is positioned.
  • Unlike a regular calculator, the F7 popup calculator doubles the entered amount if you end a calculation with an extra + sign.

Examples

  • Clicking 1+2+3+4 and then clicking the Enter button enters the value 10 in the amount field.
  • Clicking 1+2+3+4+ and then clicking the Enter button enters the value 20 in the amount field.

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