Deactivating Math Expression Boxes

Calculations are by default activated, which means that results automatically update when you evaluate or approximate an expression. If you don’t want results to automatically update, you can deactivate a math expression box, group of boxes, or the entire application.

Deactivating a Box or a Group of Boxes

To deactivate a box or a group of boxes:

Select the box or boxes that you want to deactivate.

Deactivate the selected box or boxes:

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Windows®: Click Actions > Deactivate (or right-click and then click Actions > Deactivate).

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Mac®: Click Actions > Deactivate (or “ + click and then click Actions > Deactivate).

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Handheld: Press b to open the Notes menu. From the Actions menu, select Deactivate.

Note: You can manually update a deactivated box or boxes by selecting the box or boxes and using the process described in Evaluating and Approximating Math Expressions.

Deactivating All Boxes in the Notes Application

To deactivate all boxes in the Notes application:

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With a document open, place your cursor in the Notes application that you want to deactivate and select Deactivate All.

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Windows®: Click Actions > Deactivate All or right-click and click Actions > Deactivate All.

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Mac®: Click Actions > Deactivate or “+ click and click Actions > Deactivate.

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Handheld: Press b to display the Notes menu. On the Actions menu, click Deactivate.

Note: When you use this option in Q&A and Proof templates, Deactivate All deactivates only the math boxes in the current work area.