Need to crunch some numbers while you’re taking notes at a presentation? Or are you taking notes in your math class and want to make a side note calculation?

OneNote has built in basic calculations, formulas, and symbols you can use for number crunching. Since the OneNote interface works similar to a notepad, you can click anywhere on your notepad and do a quick calculation.

For a demonstration of how it works, watch the video above and see the steps below:

1. To calculate, type out your equations or math inputs.
2. At the end of the input, add the “=” sign.
3. Click the space bar or enter to calculate.
   • Pressing the space bar will do the calculation and have your cursor on the same line.
   • Pressing enter will do the calculation and move your cursor to the next line.
4. Your calculation will appear.

To insert formulas or symbols:

1. Select the Insert tab.
2. For formulas: select the drop down formulas button. A list of formulas will appear that you can choose from.
3. For symbols: select the drop down symbols button. A list of formulas will appear that you can choose from.

Below is a table of basic arithmetic operators you can use. Additional math and trigonometry functions are also available.