Example 1: Maximum and Minimum Numbers

The following table shows a comparison of how numbers display.

Scientific Notation Display Comparison

Note the following about these example numbers:

In Example 1:
the number used (entered or calculated) is the largest number that displays in standard expression (without scientific notation). If "1" is added to this number, then it is displayed as the number in Example 2.
In Example 2:
the number used (entered or calculated) is displayed using scientific notation.
In Example 3
the number used (entered or calculated) is displayed using scientific notation.
In Example 4
the number used (entered or calculated) is the smallest number that displays in standard expression (without scientific notation). If "1" is subtracted from this number, then it is displayed as the number in Example 3.