To deactivate a box or a group of boxes:

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Select the box or boxes that you want to deactivate.

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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 Maths Expressions.

 

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 maths boxes in the current work area.