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SUM and AutoSUM Step by Step Tutorial

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Using the SUM Function

Using the SUM function in Excel

Using the SUM function in Excel

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Using the SUM Function

Note: refer to the image at the top of the page for help on these steps.

  1. Select cell B13.
  2. Type " = sum( " in the cell.
  3. Use the mouse point to drag select cells B9 to B12.
  4. Type the closing round bracket " ) " to complete the function.
  5. Press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

Note: It is not necessary to type in function names in upper case. Excel will convert them to capitals for you.

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