How to Create Programs on a TI-83 Graphing Calculator

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Easily create programs in your TI-83 graphing calculator with some internal commands. Use the programs to compute math equations that have multiple steps or to complete complex calculus problems. Access the program quickly to perform the same function repeatedly for efficiency and enter as many programs as your calculator's memory will hold.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Choose "prgm" from your menu. This brings you to the program menu. Choose "New" program and hit "Enter."

Step2

Pick a name for your program and enter it when prompted by the two blinking dots by the cursor. Hit "Enter" and you are ready to create your program.

Step3

Enter a formula for your calculation. Below are some examples of finance calculations. Simple Interest is calculated as "I=PRT and A=P(1+rt)." Compound Interest is calculated as "A=P(1+i)n." Future Value is calculated as "FV = PMT * ( (1+i)n - 1) / i." Present Value is calculated as "PV = PMT * ( 1- (1+i)-n ) / i."

Step4

Hit "Enter" to save your program.

Step5

Navigate to "prgm" and choose your new created program.

Step6

Select your variables when prompted by your new created program on your TI-83 graphing calculator and watch your program run.

Tips & Warnings

Pick a name for your program that is close to the name of the equation you are trying to solve. The name can only be eight characters long.
Use the pre-programmed programs on your TI-83 graphing calculators "prgm" menu.