The SUM function adds values. You can add individual values, cell references or ranges or a mix of all three. For example: =SUM(A2:A10) Adds the values in cells A2:10.

The Autosum Excel shortcut is very simple – just type two keys:

1. ALT =
2. Step 1: place the cursor below the column of numbers you want to sum (or to the left of the row of numbers you want to sum).
3. Step 2: hold down the Alt key and then press the equals = sign while still holding Alt.
4. Step 3: press Enter.

To add up an entire column, enter the Sum Function: =sum( and then select the desired column either by clicking the column letter at the top of the screen or by using the arrow keys to navigate to the column and using the CTRL + SPACE shortcut to select the entire column. The formula will be in the form of =sum(A:A).

Use AutoSum or press ALT + = to quickly sum a column or row of numbers.

1. First, select the cell below the column of numbers (or next to the row of numbers) you want to sum.
2. On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click AutoSum (or press ATL + =).
3. Press Enter.

How to AutoSum in Excel

1. Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum: To sum a column, select the cell immediately below the last value in the column.
2. Click the AutoSum button on either the Home or Formulas tab.
3. Press the Enter key to complete the formula.

Use the SUM function to add up a column or row of cells in Excel

1. Click on the cell where you want the result of the calculation to appear.
2. Type = (press the equals key to start writing your formula)
3. Click on the first cell to be added (B2 in this example)
4. Type + (that’s the plus sign)

The definition of a sum is a total amount you arrive at by adding up multiple things, or the total amount of something that exists, or the total amount of money you have. 4 is an example of the sum of 2+2. When you have $100, this is an example of the sum of money that you have.

If you need to sum a column or row of numbers, let Excel do the math for you. Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, click AutoSum on the Home tab, press Enter, and you’re done.

1. Select a blank cell, and type =SUM(A2:B2) into it, and then press Enter key and drag the auto fill handle over the cells you need to apply this formula. See screenshot: 2. Then keep the formula cells selected, and right click to select Format Cells from the context menu.

If you need to sum a column or row of numbers, let Excel do the math for you. Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, click AutoSum on the Home tab, press Enter, and you’re done. When you click AutoSum, Excel automatically enters a formula (that uses the SUM function) to sum the numbers. Here’s an example.

The sum( command calculates the sum of all or part of a list. When you use it with only one argument, the list, it sums up all the elements of the list. You can also give it a bound of start and end and it will only sum up the elements starting and ending at those indices (inclusive). Optimization.

Microsoft Excel defines SUM function as a formula that “Adds all the numbers in a range of cells or given supplied set of numbers. SUM function will sum up cells in a column or row that are supplied as multiple arguments.