One of the most common calculations performed in spreadsheet programs is summing columns or rows of data.
It is carried out so often, that Excel has a built in SUM function to simplify the operation.
There are several options for entering the SUM function including typing the function in yourself or using a keyboard shortcut.
This shortcut is referred to as Auto SUM because it tries to determine automatically which cells in your worksheet you want added up.
To learn more, read this short tutorial on how to enter the SUM Function Using Shortcut Keys in Excel.
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Do you know of a way to autosum a set of numbers in a comment or note of a cell? Just wondering because I have been in search of a way to perform that action in excel with no results found…. Thanks!!!