Mac OS X: Use Spotlight Search as a calculator
You can calculate simple arithmetic tasks under Mac OS X using the Spotlight search with the calculator function. This saves you time and does not have to switch to your dashboard for every computing task. The following practical tip shows you how it works.
Calculator in the Spotlight search
You can use the Spotlight search to calculate simple arithmetic tasks. How to use your search engine as a calculator:
- Start the Spotlight search. To do this, you need to click the magnifying glass icon in the top right of the clock display.
- Now start by entering a simple arithmetic, such as "248-164".
- The result is immediately displayed in the search line. With the symbols "/, +, -, *" you can now calculate simple tasks quickly.
