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How to use the inline calculator in Dext

Use the inline calculator to perform calculations directly in numeric fields in Dext - no need to switch to an external calculator.

Written by Alexander
Updated this week

The inline calculator lets you enter formulas directly into numeric fields in Dext. The result is calculated and applied to the field automatically.


Where you can use it

The inline calculator is available in the following fields on the Item details page:

Main item:

  • Total amount

  • Tax amount

Line items:

  • Quantity

  • Unit price

  • Net

  • Tax

  • Total


Supported operations

Function

Key

Example

Add

+

150.50 + 23.59

Subtract

234 – 65

Multiply

*

34 * 2.5

Divide

/

500 / 50

Group

( )

(30 * 3) + 5

Simply select a supported field and enter your formula. Dext evaluates it and displays the result in the same field.

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