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Opera address bar as a calculator

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Many of us use Google for calculations instead of operating system's built-in calculator. You can perform calculations with JavaScript in the address bar.

Create a new search engine (Alt + P > Search > Add...) with the following code as the address.

javascript:alert(%s);

JavaScript Calculator Search Engine
JavaScript calculator search engine

For example, to calculate (100-32)*5/9, type the following in the address field and press enter to get the answer.

c (100-32)*5/9

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How to bring back address field dropdown button in Opera?

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By default, address field dropdown button is disabled in Opera 11.50. You can view typed addresses using keyboard shortcut, or Alt + . If you want dropdown button enable Show Dropdown Button In Addressfield.

Opera address field without dropdown button
Address field without dropdown button

Opera address field with dropdown button
Address field with dropdown button

See Useful opera:config (Opera Preferences Editor) entries for more opera:config tips.