Easy calculations with Typinator
With Typinator's Inline Calculation set, you can quickly perform calculations directly within a text document or any input field. Let's briefly explore how to use this feature:
Instructions:
- Open Typinator and click Extensions in the main menu.
- Add the Inline Calculations set.
- You'll find this set in the 'Regular Expressions' section on the left, which includes a predefined abbreviation.
Performing a Calculation:
Type 1+1=? and Typinator will instantly convert it to the result '2'.
Having made a basic calculation, we can now modify this to retain the calculation and append the result.
Further Instructional Details:
- Duplicate the existing abbreviation, remove the question mark from it, and then press the 'Cmd' key."
- You should now have FORMULA=\⌘ in your abbreviation field.
- Now change the expansion to the following:
$0{{#$1}}
Performing a Calculation:
Type 1+1= and press the 'cmd' key and Typinator will instantly add '2' as result and it will look like 1+1=2.
This inline calculation feature makes it convenient to perform on-the-fly calculations without needing to open a separate calculator or application. It's a handy tool for users who frequently work with numbers and need quick results within their text-based workflow.
Do you want to do some more math?
Here is an example to round your result to a full integer value.
- Duplicate the abbreviation like before.
- Change the abbreviation to FORMULA=!
- Add the following to your expansion.
{{#round($1)}}
Performing a Calculation:
Type 1+3,6=! and Typinator will instantly round it to the result '5'.
For additional calculation capabilities, download the new Inline calculation 2.0 in our Extensions section on the website.