-
Operator Restriction:
- You cannot press any
operation
button more than once consecutively. For example, entering1++++
or7---
or18**
or9÷÷
is prevented, ensuring valid mathematical expressions.
- You cannot press any
-
Initial Operator Validation:
- You cannot start an expression with an operator other than minus (
-
). This means expressions like+1
,*1
, or/1
are invalid, maintaining proper input syntax from the start.
- You cannot start an expression with an operator other than minus (
-
AC Button Functionality:
- When the AC (All Clear) button is clicked, the display shows zero (
0
), mimicking the behavior of a smartphone calculator. Unlike other calculators that might show a blank screen, this feature provides a consistent and familiar user experience.
- When the AC (All Clear) button is clicked, the display shows zero (
-
Delete Button Behavior:
- When you delete the last number in the input, the display automatically shows zero (
0
), similar to the AC button functionality. This ensures the display is never left blank and always maintains a user-friendly state.
- When you delete the last number in the input, the display automatically shows zero (
- Basic Operations: Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as with any standard calculator.
- Clear Entry: Use the AC button to reset the calculator and display zero (
0
). - Delete Entry: Use the delete button to remove the last digit. If the last digit is removed, the display will revert to zero (
0
).
-
Prevent Consecutive Operators:
- Input:
5++++
or7--
or18**
or22÷÷
etc... - Result: Only one
+
or-
or*
or÷
is accepted, preventing invalid expression5++++
.
- Input:
-
Valid Initial Input:
- Input:
+8+1
or*8-1
or÷18*4
etc are invalid inputs. - Result: The input is corrected to prevent starting with
+
or*
or÷
.
- Input:
-
AC Button Usage:
- Action: Press the AC button
- Result: The display shows
0
.
-
Delete Button Usage:
- Input:
123
- Action: Press the delete button three times
- Result: The display shows
0
.
- Input:
This calculator provides a more sophisticated and intuitive interface, ensuring users can perform calculations easily while preventing common input errors.