SUM function
Adds its arguments
You can add individual values, cell references or ranges or a mix of all three.
Syntax
SUM(Number 1, [Number 2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Number 1 | Yes | 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.A1:A20 |
| Number 2 | No · repeats | This is the second number you want to add. You can specify up to 255 numbers in this way.B2:B10 |
Try SUM
Total a source longer than twenty worksheet rows
=SUM(A2:A26)The numbers 1 through 25 sum to 25*26/2 = 325. Every source row must reach the worksheet; truncating the table at twenty rows changes the answer.
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SUM · top-level call
=SUM(A2:A26)1 / 1 · Number 1
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.
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