Math and Calculator app declarative configuration for Apple devices

You can configure the built-in Math and Calculator app settings on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices that enroll in a device management service.

This configuration supports the following:

  • Minimum supported operating system versions and channels: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, Shared iPad device, Shared iPad user, macOS 15 user.

  • Requires supervision: Yes.

  • Supported enrollment methods: Device Enrollment (macOS), Automated Device Enrollment (iOS, iPadOS).

Calculator app dictionary settings

Setting

Description

Required

Basic mode

If present, configures the basic mode of the calculator. Basic mode is always enabled.

No

Add Square Root

Add the square root button to the basic calculator by replacing the +/- button. Normally, the square root button is available in scientific mode, so this key can be used to make it available when the scientific mode is restricted.

Yes

Scientific mode

If present, configures the scientific mode of the calculator. If not present, scientific mode is enabled.

No

Enabled

Controls whether Scientific mode is enabled.

Yes

Programmer mode

If present, configures the Programmer mode of the calculator. If not present, programmer mode is enabled.

No

Enabled

Controls whether Programmer mode is enabled.

Yes

Math Notes mode

If present, configures the Math Notes mode of the calculator. If not present, math notes mode is enabled.

No

Enabled

Controls whether Programmer mode is enabled.

Yes

Input Modes

If present, controls global input options of the calculator. If not present, all input modes are enabled.

No

Unit Conversion

Configures whether unit conversions are enabled.

Yes

RPN

Configures whether RPN input is enabled.

Yes

System Behavior

If present, configures math behavior in the system.

Yes

Keyboard Suggestions

Controls whether keyboard suggestions include math solutions.

Yes

Math Notes

Controls whether Math Notes is allowed in other apps such as Notes.

Yes

Note: Each device management service developer implements these settings differently. To learn how various built-in Math and Calculator app settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.

Published Date: September 25, 2024
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