How to add calculator to home screen
Adding a calculator to your home screen can be a great time-saver and productivity tool. With easy access to a calculator, you can quickly perform calculations without having to search for an app or open your browser. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding a calculator to your home screen on both Android and iOS devices.
For Android Users:
1. Open the Google Play Store on your device and search for ‘calculator’ in the search bar. You will find several calculator apps available for download. Choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences, and install it on your device.
2. Once the calculator app is installed, go to your home screen and open the app drawer by tapping on the App Drawer icon (usually a circle with six dots).
3. Scroll through your apps list until you locate the calculator app you installed earlier.
4. Press and hold the calculator app icon until a menu appears on-screen. Choose ‘Add to Home Screen.’ Alternatively, you can drag the icon from the app drawer straight onto an empty space on your home screen to create a shortcut.
5. You’re done! The calculator should now appear as an icon on your home screen, ready for quick access when you need it.
For iOS Users:
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store and search for ‘calculator’ in the search bar.
2. Browse through the search results and choose a calculator app that best suits your needs. Tap on it and hit ‘Get’ or ‘Install’ to download it onto your device.
3. Once the calculator app is installed, navigate back to your home screen by pressing your device’s Home button or swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen (for devices without a physical Home button).
4. Locate the newly installed calculator app on one of your home screen pages or within a folder. If you cannot find it, swipe down on the home screen and use the search bar to search for the calculator app.
5. Press and hold the calculator app icon until it starts to jiggle, indicating you can move or edit it.
6. Drag the calculator icon to your desired location on the home screen and release your finger to place it there. For quick access, place it near your device’s dock at the bottom of the home screen.
7. Tap ‘Done’ in the top right corner of your screen (on older iOS versions, press the Home button) to exit the editing mode.
Congratulations! You now have a calculator readily accessible on your home screen for fast and convenient calculations. No matter which device you use, having a calculator at your fingertips can be a game-changer in both professional and personal settings.