how to add sums in spreadsheets

wha do you do after you use =sum(

You specify the cells holding the numbers to add together.

This can be

  • a list of individual cell addresses: =SUM(A2;B7;C3)
  • a rectangular cell range, specified by two corners, or by column letters only for entire columns: =SUM(A2:C7;D:F)
  • a named range: =SUM(Expenses)
  • a combination of the above. =SUM('Cost of living';A3;C:D)

Note: Colon between the “spanning addresses” for a range. Semicolon between elements. Single quotes around names which contain spaces. (Comma is allowed instead of semicolon if the setting for decimal separator does not specify comma.)