3 Ways to Open Calculator App in Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Open Chrome or Edge, type ms-calculator:// in the address bar, and press enter to open the Calculator app.
• You can also type Calc in Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt and press enter to launch the Calculator app.
• If you frequently require the Calculator app, you can create a desktop shortcut or pin it to the taskbar for easy access.

Basic Ways:

• Using the search bar: Go to the taskbar and click on the search bar. Here, type Calculator and open the app from the search results.
• Via Run command: Use the Windows + R shortcut to open Run. Now, type Calc, press enter to run the command, and open the Calculator app.
• Using File Explorer: Use the Windows + E shortcut to open File Explorer. Here, type Calc in the address bar and press Enter to open the Windows Calculator app.

Method 1: Open Calculator Using Your Browser

Your browser can also open some native Windows 11 apps, like the Calculator app. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on your desktop, type ms-calculator:// in the address bar, and press enter.

Step 2: Click the Open Calculator option in the prompt to launch the Calculator app.

Also Read: How to fix Calculator app not working in Windows 11

Method 2: Open Calculator Using Command-Line Tools

Command-line tools, like Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt, can be used to interact with your computer using text-based commands. So, using these, open the Calculator app on your Windows 11 PC. We’re using Command Prompt for demonstration. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt, type Calc, and press enter to run the command. This should open the Calculator app.

Method 3: Create a Shortcut to Open Calculator

If you regularly use the Calculator app, create a desktop shortcut to access it from your Windows 11 device’s desktop quickly. Follow these steps to create a Calculator shortcut on your Windows 11 PC.

Step 1: Right-click on the black space of your desktop. Then, go to New and click on Shortcut.

Step 2: Type %WinDir%\System32\calc.exe in the Type the location of the item field and click on Next.

Step 3: Name the shortcut and click on Finish.

The Calculator app shortcut is created on your desktop. You can double-click it to open the Calculator app from the desktop.

Also Read: How to fix desktop shortcuts not working on Windows 11

Bonus: Pin Calculator App to the Taskbar

You can also pin the Calculator app to the taskbar on your Windows 11 device. This will let you open the Calculator app without leaving your currently open app or program. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open the Calculator app using any of the above ways. Now, go to the Calculator app icon in the taskbar and right-click on it.

Step 2: Here, click on Pin to taskbar.

This will ensure the calculator app is visible in the taskbar along with all the other pinned apps. If you no longer require it, follow the above steps to unpin it from the taskbar on Windows 11.