Because the iPhone calculator is based on the design of the Braun ET-44 which didn't have a backspace either.
- Why is there no backspace on iPhone calculator?
- Is there a way to go back on iPhone calculator?
- Why does my iPhone calculator have a comma?
- Can you delete on iPhone calculator?
Why is there no backspace on iPhone calculator?
All you have to do is swipe your finger right or left over the numbers you've already typed to delete them one by one. It's as simple as that! Check out the video ahead to see it in action. Save a life: swiping right or left on the numbers you typed in on the iPhone calculator allows you to backspace!
Is there a way to go back on iPhone calculator?
It's quite equivalent to the undo command (Command + Z) shortcut on macOS. If you are typing numbers into the iOS calculator and want to go back a number or multiple numbers, simply swipe from left to right, or right to left in the area where the numbers are displayed!
Why does my iPhone calculator have a comma?
It sounds as if your Region settings have been changed. Go to Settings>General>Language & Region>Region. Even if it says that the correct region is selected, reselect your region.
Can you delete on iPhone calculator?
Delete the last digit: If you make a mistake when you enter a number, swipe left or right on the display at the top. Clear the display: Tap the Clear (C) key to delete the last entry, or tap the All Clear (AC) key to delete all entries.