Find the exponent key on your calculator: `^`, `x^y`, `y^x`, or `pow`
Enter the base number
Press the exponent key
Enter the exponent
Press `=` or `Enter`
For negative exponents, use parentheses if needed: `2^(-3)`
For fractional exponents, use parentheses if needed: `9^(1/2)`
For scientific calculators, use the `x^y` or `y^x` function
For phone calculators, rotate to landscape mode if exponent keys are not visible
For repeated multiplication, use the exponent function instead of multiplying manually
Check that the calculator is in the correct mode if results look incorrect