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Mathematical operators
Mathematical operators perform arithmetic computations.
Symbol Name Definition
+
Plus
Adds two values
-
Minus
Subtracts the second value from the first
*
Multiply
Multiplies each value
/
Divide
Divides the first value by the second
^
Power Of
Raises the first value to the power of the second value
( )
Precedence
FileMaker Pro evaluates formulas from left to right, performing multiplication and division before addition and subtraction. Using parentheses lets you change the order: FileMaker Pro evaluates expressions between parentheses first.
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