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To use the SUM
Function:
1.
Point and Click the cell
in which you want the summed total
2. Enter the formula:
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a.
Type:
=
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The equal sign – Indicates to Excel that you are entering a function |
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b. Type:
SUM |
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This is
the name of the function term |
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c.
Type:
(
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Open
parenthesis – Indicates the start of the argument, (which cells to
add) |
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d.
Input:
The
Argument
- The
cells you would like to SUM by either: |
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Clicking
each individual cell desired (example: A1, A2, A3…A15),
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Clicking
the 1st cell of the row (or column) and dragging to last
cell in row (or column) (example: A1 drag to A15, release),
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Using the
keyboard cursors (arrows) arrow to the top/left most cell. Press
and Hold the SHIFT key and arrow down to the bottom/right
most cell and release the SHIFT key, OR
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Typing in
the named cells – If you have already named the cell(s)
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e.
Type:
) |
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Close parenthesis – Indicates the end of the SUM argument. |
3. Press <Enter>
4. The function will automatically
total the cells.
Alternatively, use
the Autosum button on the toolbar to replace steps 2 a,b,c, & e
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