Command Summary	Command Syntax	Calculator Compatibility	Token Size
Gives a decimal approximation of an expression.	approx(expression)	This command works on all calculators.	7 bytes

Menu Location

While on the home screen:
- Press F2 to enter the Algebra menu.
- Press 5 to paste approx(.

The approx() Command

The approx() command forces an expression to be evaluated in approximate mode, temporarily ignoring the mode setting. It's equivalent to pressing ♦ and ENTER when performing a calculation on the home screen.

:approx(π)
           3.14159265359

When applied to a complicated expression, matrix, or list, it approximates every number that occurs there.

Related Commands

• 68k:exact()
• 68k:round()

Authors: KG