Insert and calculate simple math equations in OneNote

You don’t need a calculator to find the answers to simple math problems. You can jot down math equations during a meeting, conference or class, and OneNote can instantly calculate the results for you.

Type the equation you want to calculate. For example, type 95+83+416 to calculate the sum of the numbers 95, 83, and 416, or SQRT(15) to calculate the square root of 15.
After the equation, without typing a space, type an equal sign (=), and then press Spacebar. The answer will appear after the equal sign.
Tips:
- Don’t use spaces in the equation. Type the numbers, operators, and functions as one single, continuous string of text.
- Function codes are not case-sensitive. For example, SQRT(3)=, sqrt(3)= or Sqrt(3)= will calculate the same answer.
- To create a new line after the answer, press Enter (instead of Spacebar) after the equal sign.

If you want only the answer in your notes, after it’s calculated, you can delete the equation that precedes it. The answer will stay in your notes.

Examples of simple calculations

Below are a few examples of mathematical expressions that OneNote can calculate.

The average monthly sales of a product. For example, if the total revenue per year is $215,000, type $215,000/12= and then press Spacebar.
Total cost of monthly payments. For example, type 48*$129.99= and then press Spacebar to calculate the cost of 48 monthly payments at $129.99 a payment.
The sine of a 30-degree angle. For example, type sin(30)= and then press Spacebar.
More complete math equations. For example, Type (6+7) / (4*sqrt(3))= and then press Spacebar to calculate the answer to (6+7) divided by (4 times the square root of 3).

Supported arithmetic operators

You can use the following operators in your equations.

Operator	Meaning	Example
+ (plus sign)	Addition	3+3
- (minus sign)	SubtractionNegation	3-1-1
* (asterisk)	Multiplication	3*3
X (upper- or lowercase)	Multiplication	3x3
/ (forward slash)	Division	3/3
% (percent sign)	Percent	20%
^ (caret)	Exponentiation	3^2
! (exclamation)	Factorial computation	5!

Supported math and trigonometry functions

You can use the math and trigonometry functions in the following table for your equations.

Note: To calculate a function, type its code (for example, SQRT for square root), and immediately follow it with the number, angle, or variables in parentheses, as shown in the Syntax column.

Function	Description	Syntax
ABS	Returns the absolute value of a number	ABS(number)
ACOS	Returns the arccosine of a number	ACOS(number)
ASIN	Returns the arcsine of a number	ASIN(number)
ATAN	Returns the arctangent of a number	ATAN(number)
COS	Returns the cosine of a number	COS(number)
DEG	Converts an angle (in radians) to degrees	DEG(angle)
LN	Returns the natural logarithm of a number	LN(number)
LOG	Returns the natural logarithm of a number	LOG(number)
LOG2	Returns the base-2 logarithm of a number	LOG2(number)
LOG10	Returns the base-10 logarithm of a number	LOG10(number)
MOD	Returns the remainder of a division operation	(number)MOD(number)
PI	Returns the value of π as a constant	PI
PHI	Returns the value of Φ (the golden ratio)	PHI
PMT	Calculates a loan payment based on a constant interest rate, a constant number of payments, and the present value of the total amount	PMT(rate;nper;pv)
RAD	Converts an angle (in degrees) to radians	RAD(angle)
SIN	Returns the sine of the given angle	SIN(angle)
SQRT	Returns a positive square root	SQRT(number)
TAN	Returns the tangent of a number	TAN(number)

Insert and calculate simple math equations in OneNote

Examples of simple calculations

Supported arithmetic operators

Supported math and trigonometry functions

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