microsoft / microsoft/calculator

Using '%' in Standard Calculator Clears Input

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Description

When using Calculator in Standard mode, using '%' will clear all input in all fields, and will not act as if it is a percentage input.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Enter input into calculator
  2. Press '%'
  3. Observe results

OS: Microsoft Windows Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.4170)
64-bit computer
Calculator Version 11.2401.0.0

OS Build: 10.0.19045.0
Architecture: X64
Application Version: 11.2401.0.0
Region: en-AU
Dev Version Installed: False
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Research direction

No file or test is named. First reproduce the issue in Calculator's Standard mode on the reported Windows version, using the listed steps, then trace the input handling for the '%' key. Done means '%' no longer clears the fields and behaves as percentage input.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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