How Do I Add Sum in Google Sheets?

You can add a sum in Google Sheets using the SUM function. This function allows you to add up a range of cells or specific numbers.

Here's how to use the SUM function:

1. Select the cell where you want the sum to appear.
2. Type =SUM( in the cell.
3. Select the range of cells you want to add. You can do this by clicking and dragging your mouse over the cells or by typing the cell range directly into the formula. For example, =SUM(A1:A10) will add the values in cells A1 through A10.
4. Close the parenthesis and press Enter. The sum will appear in the selected cell.

Example:

Let's say you have the following numbers in cells A1 to A5:

• A1: 10
• A2: 20
• A3: 30
• A4: 40
• A5: 50

To add these numbers, you would use the following formula in cell A6:

=SUM(A1:A5)

This would result in the sum of 150 appearing in cell A6.

Practical Insights:

• You can use the SUM function to add up any type of numerical data, including numbers, percentages, and dates.
• You can also use the SUM function with other functions, such as IF and SUMIF, to calculate more complex sums.
• If you want to add up only specific cells, you can separate them with commas within the SUM function. For example, =SUM(A1,A3,A5).