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the base. For example, you could place ab into parentheses: (ab)^2 will

produce

(you will have to exit the parenthesis using the

key

before entering ^2).

Using the "New power" button

When you click on the

template

(New power) button it produces an exponent

, allowing you to fill in both the base and the exponent. First enter

the base, and then either click on the exponent space-holder

or use the

key to move ‘up’ and enter the exponent.

Using the "Selected base" button
This method is typically used when the base is already entered, i.e. you have
entered 2a+b and now you wish to turn it into a base. Select it with the mouse,

click on the

(Selected base) button and you will then be able to enter the

exponent.

Using the "Selected exponent" button
This assumes that you have already entered the exponent, but not the base (an
uncommon scenario). For example, by entering 2, selecting it and clicking on the

(Selected exponent) button, you will have created this expression:

.

Now you need to enter the base.

How do you "exit" the exponent area?
For example, if the cursor is at the end of exponent and you need to add
another expression which adds to, or multiplies by, the existing one. Simply press

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