Using the AutoSum Feature

The AutoSum feature lets you add number automatically. Excel will suggest the range of cells to be added. If the suggested range in incorrect, select the cells that contain the information you want to add and press the Enter key. To use this feature, follow the instructions below.
  1. Open your Microsoft Excel workbook.
  2. Type the data you want to add.
  3. Select the cell in which you want the total.
  4. Click on the AutoSum icon in the toolbar.

  5. Animated lines will surround a suggested summation range.

  6. If the range is correct, press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  7. The total will appear in the selected cell.
  8. If the range is not correct, drag your mouse through different cells to select them.
  9. Press the Enter key.
  10. The auto sum will appear in the originally selected cell.

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