SUM Function


Purpose of the Function

The SUM Function used for adds the values. you are able to add individual or range of values.

Syntax

=SUM (number1, [number2], [number3], ...)

Practical Example


Step -01: Call Sum Function (Sales Rep based sum values):

Select the Cell, Which You Want to Apply the Function and Write Sum Function =SUM in Selected Cell.



Step -02: Enter Sum Arguments:

We need to select Add the value’s Cells or range with in the Brackets.



Step -03: Hit The Enter Key:

After Entering the Sum Function, we need hit The Enter Key, The Excel Add the Values Which We Selected Cells Or Range.



Step -04: Drag or Double Click in the Plus Sign (+):

If You Drag Your mouse In the Bottom of Right Corner in the F2 cell. You Are Able to See Plus Sign (+), If you Double Click in The Plus Sign (+) The Excel Automatically Sum Entire Cells or Click on Plus Sign (+) And Drag Up to Last Cell.



Like Wise You can Calculate Sum values Of Each Quarter Based (QTR Based)


Step -01 : Call Sum Function (QTR based sum value Calculation):

Select the Cell, Which You Want to Apply the Function and Write Sum Function =SUM in Selected Cell



Step -02 : Enter Sum Arguments:

We need to select Add value’s Cells or Range within the Brackets.



Step -03 : Hit The Enter Key & Drag :

After Entering the Sum Function, we need hit The Enter Key, The Excel Add the Values Which We Selected Cells Or Range.



Step -04 : Drag Or Double Click in the Plus Sign (+):

If You Drag Your mouse In the Bottom of Right Corner in B11 Cell, You Are Able To See Plus Sign (+), If you Double Click in The Plus Sign (+) The Excel Automatically Sum Entire Cells OR Click On Plus Sign (+) And Drag Up to Last Cell.