Using the TI-84 Plus CE Keyboard

This section describes the functions of specific keys on the graphing calculator keyboard.

Main Keyboard Functions

TI-84 Plus CE Calculator Keyboard Layout

1. Graph/Plot Setup Keys

Allow access to interactive graphing features. When some graph screen features are active, you may see a shortcut menu in the [alpha] [f5] location for feature options.

2. Editing Keys

Allow you to edit expressions and values.

3. Math and Statistics Keys

Display menus that access math, statistics, and other basic functions.

4. Scientific Keys

Allow access to the capabilities of a standard scientific calculator—including trigonometric functions.

5. Number Keys

Allow you to enter numbers.

6. Common Math Functions

Allow you to divide, multiply, subtract, and add.

Function Keys

Primary Function

The function appears on the key.

Example: to display the MATH menu, press [math].

Secondary Function

The function appears above the key in the same color as the [2nd] key.

Example: to display the TEST menu, press [2nd] and then [test].

Alpha Key Function

The function appears above the key in the same color as the [alpha] key.

  • To enter several alphabetic characters in a row, press [2nd] [A-lock].
  • Press [alpha] again to unlock.

Function Keys Detail

TI-84 Plus CE Function Keys Detail

Primary Function

The function appears on the key.

Example: to display the MATH menu, press [math].

Secondary Function

The function appears above the key in the same color as the [2nd] key.

Example: to display the TEST menu, press [2nd] and then [test].

Alpha Key Function

The function appears above the key in the same color as the [alpha] key.

  • To enter several alphabetic characters in a row, press [2nd] [A-lock].
  • Press [alpha] again to unlock.