Convert Exponent Symbols in Calculated Form Fields

Convert double asterisk symbols to caret symbols in calculated form field formulas for proper mathematical exponent notation.

Specifications
Convert Exponent Symbols in Calculated Form Fields
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

Installing Instruction

How to Add Snippets into the functions.php File of the Active Child Theme

Attention: Create a site backup before applying any changes to functions.php.

This ensures that you can restore the website if something goes wrong after adding the code snippet.

  1. Copy the required code snippet to your clipboard.
  2. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Theme File Editor.
  3. Click the functions.php tab to open the file.
  4. Paste the code snippet below the existing code in the Selected file content: area.
  5. Click the "Update File" page.

Example Use Case

Use this snippet to improve formula display in calculated fields by converting mathematical operators, which is useful for forms that display complex calculations requiring standard notation.
Applicable scenarios:

  • Converting double asterisks to carets for mathematical exponent operations.
  • Displaying formulas with proper mathematical notation in calculated field outputs.
  • Ensuring correct interpretation of mathematical expressions in form calculations.
Specifications
Convert Exponent Symbols in Calculated Form Fields
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

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