Hmm that is interesting... so if i change that cell to scientific then i can
type 3000 as 3E+3 and do maths that way without having to put brackets? ill
give it a go though.

"Gordon" wrote:

"Calador" wrote in message
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Instead of tying in 3*10^3 for 3000. whats the shortcut to do this with
regards to the scientific calculator where you have the 'E' button right
beside the Ans button. That 'E' button represents x10^*, where * is any
integer.

For an example. How do you type 3.35Km? do you have to do it like
(3.35*10^3)m?


You can format the cell to "scientific" - then when you type in "3000" the
cell shows "3.00E+03"