Operators VectorWorks uses the following operators. If the operator can be created with a special key combination, it is shown. Arithmetic Performs basic mathematical operations. These combine numeric values and produce numeric results. Operator Description + Addition - Subtraction * Multiplication / Division ˆ or ** Exponentiation Comparison Compares two values and produces the logical value TRUE or FALSE. Operator Description = Equal <> or Not equal < Less than <= or Less than or equal to > Greater than >= or Greater than or equal to On the Macintosh, <> or can be specified by Option+ =, <= or by Option+ <, and >= or by Option+ >. Cell Range Reference Combines references to two cells into a single joint reference. The operator is .. or Range.