How can I sum the values in my range! (sum)

We can do this in excel with a single formula:

  • SUM: Sum the number in my selected range

Syntax

=SUM(sum_these_values)

Example

Let’s use an example to illustrate the formula. We want to sum the values in our Numbers column (the black cells).

The Steps

sum_these_values: the Numbers column

=SUM(Numbers column)

Result

formula

=SUM(B3:B7)

output

And there you have it, the total of our numbers column is 15!

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