How to use the SUM function in Excel to add individual values, cell references, ranges, or a mix of all three.

You can use a simple formula to sum numbers in a range (a group of cells), but the SUM function is easier to use when you’re working with more than a few numbers.

Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, select AutoSum on the Home tab, press Enter, and you're done. When you select AutoSum, Excel automatically enters a formula (that uses the SUM …

One quick and easy way to add values in Excel is to use AutoSum. Just select an empty cell directly below a column of data, then on the Formula tab, select AutoSum > Sum.

How to use the SUMIF function in Excel to add the values in a range that meet criteria that you specify.

To quickly obtain the sum of a range of cells, select the range and see the sum displayed in the lower right-hand side of the Excel window. The Status Bar displays information regarding whatever is …

Let's say that you need to sum values with more than one condition, such as the sum of product sales in a specific region. This is a good case for using the SUMIFS function in a formula.

How to use the SUMIF function in Excel to add the values in a range that meet criteria that you specify.

Adding and subtracting in Excel is easy; you just have to create a simple formula to do it. Just remember that all formulas in Excel begin with an equal sign (=), and you can use the formula bar to create them.

Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, select AutoSum on the Home tab, press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac), and that's it! When you select AutoSum, Excel automatically enters a …