Field Guide/Start here/Clear & reset safely
Exam essential3 min

Clear data without deleting everything

Old equations, plots, lists or settings are affecting a result.

01

Press these keys

2nd+7:Reset2:Defaults

Step 1 of 4. Press 2nd.

02

Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Clear the current line

    Press CLEAR. This does not erase stored variables or lists.

  2. 2
    Reset settings only

    Press 2nd → + (MEM) → 7:Reset → 2:Defaults → 2:Reset.

  3. 3
    Clear a list safely

    In STAT → 1:Edit, highlight the list name, press CLEAR, then ENTER. Do not press DEL on the list name.

03

Worked example

Restore normal graph settings while keeping programs and files.

AnswerReset Defaults, not All Memory.