2. If the function you are inserting is visible in the list, select it and press · to
insert it.
3. If the function is not visible:
a) Press a letter key to jump to the entries that begin with that letter.
b) Press ¤ or £ as necessary to highlight the item you are inserting.
c) Click a numbered tab to list functions by category: maths functions, symbols,
maths templates, library objects, and value for standard measurement units.
d) Press · to insert the item into the entry line.
Using an Expression Template
Templates help you enter matrices, piecewise functions, systems of equations,
integrals, derivatives, products and other maths expressions.
For example, suppose you want to evaluate
1. Press t to open the Template palette.
2. Select to insert the algebraic sum template.
The template appears on the entry line with small blocks representing elements
that you can enter. A cursor appears next to one of the elements to show that you
can type a value for that element.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to each element’s position, and type a value
or expression for each element.
4. Press · to evaluate the expression.
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