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=SUM()
How to use the SUM function in Excel to add individual values, cell references, ranges, or a mix of all three.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=SUM(number1,[number2],...)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity100 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number1 |
Any type | Required | The first number you want to add. The number can be like 4, a cell reference like B6, or a cell range like B2:B8. |
number2-255 |
Number | Optional | This is the second number you want to add. You can specify up to 255 numbers in this way. |
▣ Examples
Example 1
=SUM(A2:A10) Adds the values in cells A2:10.
Example 2
=SUM(A2:A10, C2:C10) Adds the values in cells A2:10, as well as cells C2:C10.
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