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autosum

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A function in a spreadsheet program that inserts a formula in the selected cell that adds the numbers in the column above it. It sets the range of cells by looking for numeric data above the selected cell.

The Autosum Function
After selecting the cell to the right of Total Monthly and clicking the autosum icon (red arrow is pointing to it), the range from F3 to F9 is automatically determined by the program.
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Excel: To easily add noncontiguous numbers, place your cursor in the cell you want the sum to appear, click on AutoSum ([SIGMA]), and while you're holding down the
Shortcuts by Zarowin, Stanley / Journal of Accountancy
Mouse: Place your cursor on B13 (one cell below the column you are adding) and click on the AutoSum icon: [[summation of]], producing this screen (notice the shortcut actually generates the same full formula):
Technology Q&A: many ways to sum a column in Excel ... how to flip ... by Journal of Accountancy
I know I can add a column of numbers by writing a formula such as =sum(A1+A12, or by clicking on AutoSum ([SIGMA]).
Technology Q&A by Journal of Accountancy
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