How to Open Calculator with the Command Prompt in Windows

Open the Command Prompt., Type "calc" and hit ↵ Enter. , Use the calculator.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the Command Prompt.

    Search for "command prompt" or "cmd" and select the matching result.

    The search feature is located in the following locations depending on your version of Windows.

    Windows 10:
    Taskbar search bar/icon.

    If it's missing, just click on Start and begin typing.

    Windows
    8.1:
    Start screen magnifying glass (top-right) Windows 7 and Vista:
    Start > Search bar Windows XP:
    You'll need to go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
  2. Step 2: Type "calc" and hit ↵ Enter.

    , The Command Prompt can be closed.
  3. Step 3: Use the calculator.

Detailed Guide

Search for "command prompt" or "cmd" and select the matching result.

The search feature is located in the following locations depending on your version of Windows.

Windows 10:
Taskbar search bar/icon.

If it's missing, just click on Start and begin typing.

Windows
8.1:
Start screen magnifying glass (top-right) Windows 7 and Vista:
Start > Search bar Windows XP:
You'll need to go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.

, The Command Prompt can be closed.

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