Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can use the full TI-84 Plus CE emulator at no cost. There's no account to create and no subscription to worry about.

The online version runs the same TI-84 Plus CE software in your browser, so the menus, buttons, and math results match the handheld calculator. The main difference is that you access it through a web page instead of carrying a device.

The TI-84 Plus CE is the newer model—it has a full-color screen, a rechargeable battery, and more memory than the original TI-84 Plus, which uses a monochrome display and AAA batteries. This online calculator is based on the TI-84 Plus CE, so it matches the version most schools currently issue.

No. Desmos is a separate, general-purpose graphing tool with its own interface. This TI-84 calculator online is a dedicated TI-84 Plus CE emulator, so the menus, keystrokes, and TI-BASIC programming match a physical TI-84 exactly—useful if your class or textbook gives instructions in TI-84 terms.

Yes. It works on modern phones and tablets. For the best experience on mobile, open the full-screen calculator page and use the built-in zoom buttons to fit the keypad on your screen.

No. Everything runs inside your web browser. After your first visit, key files are cached locally so the calculator loads faster next time.

Students use the TI-84 for algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and physics. It handles graphing, equation solving, matrices, trigonometry, and data analysis.

Most proctored exams require a physical approved calculator and do not allow browser-based tools. This site is built for homework, practice, and classroom work. Always check your exam's calculator rules before test day.

Yes. You can create, edit, and run TI-BASIC programs just like on a physical TI-84 Plus CE. This is useful for math projects and learning how calculator programming works.

No. TI-84 Plus CE is a trademark of Texas Instruments. This is an independent educational site and is not endorsed by TI.