SUM function
Adds numbers, cell references and ranges together.
Syntax
=SUM(number1, [number2], …)
| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
number1 | A number, a cell such as B2, or a range such as B2:B8. |
number2, …optional | More numbers or ranges to add, separated by commas. |
Example
=SUM(B2:B8)
Adds every number from B2 down to B8. Text and empty cells are ignored.
Tip. Press Alt + = (Windows) or ⌘ + Shift + T (Mac) to insert SUM for the cells above automatically.
Try itType =SUM( in E2 and click cells to fill in the arguments.
Click a cell, then type. Right-click for rows, columns, sort and filter.
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Apples
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$0.50
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Bananas
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$0.25
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$3.20
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