Windows 7 Calculator has some great new features that you can activate by changing modes to enable easy Unit Conversions (volume, weight, temperature, time…). It also has a handy Date Calculator and Worksheets for mortgage repayments, vehicle lease and fuel economy.
To Open the Calculator
- Select All Programs | Accessories | Calculator or Press Windows (keyboard button) | Type calc | Press Enter
Unit Conversion
- Select View (menu)| Unit Conversion or press Ctrl + U
- Select a Unit Type from the first dropdown list
- Enter a Value
- Select the Unit you are changing From
- Select the Unit you are changing To
The calculation will appear under ‘To’ as in the example below
Date Calculation
- Select View (menu)| Date Calculation or press Ctrl + E
- Select a From date and a To date
- Select Calculate or Press Alt + C
Mortgage Worksheet
- Select View (menu)| Worksheets | Mortgage
- Select the Value you wish to calculate from dropdown list
- Enter Values for Purchase price, Down payment, Term and Interest rate
- Select Calculate or Press Alt + C
Have a look at the Vehicle Lease and Fuel Economy Worksheets (making sure to select the correct sheet for miles or kilometres as appropriate)