How to Do Math Calculations in Spotlight for Mac

Open Spotlight in the menu bar., Type in the equation you want an answer to., Review the answer.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Spotlight in the menu bar.

    Click the magnifying glass icon in the menu bar, or press keys ⌘ Cmd+Space.
  2. Step 2: Type in the equation you want an answer to.

    You can use numbers and basic math symbols including addition +, subtraction
    -, multiplication *, and division /.

    For example, you could use: 12*5, 154/4, 1533+55, or 120-545. , The answer should update as you type, in the Spotlight area.
  3. Step 3: Review the answer.

Detailed Guide

Click the magnifying glass icon in the menu bar, or press keys ⌘ Cmd+Space.

You can use numbers and basic math symbols including addition +, subtraction
-, multiplication *, and division /.

For example, you could use: 12*5, 154/4, 1533+55, or 120-545. , The answer should update as you type, in the Spotlight area.

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