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How to sum a column in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:SUM & aggregationExcel & Google Sheets
=SUM(B2:B100)Try it with your data
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Step by step
- 1Click the cell where you want the total.
- 2Type =SUM( then select the range, e.g. B2:B100, and close the bracket.
- 3Press Enter. Use =SUM(B:B) to total the whole column.
Tips
- To total only rows that meet a condition, use SUMIF or SUMIFS instead.
- AutoSum (Alt+=) inserts a SUM for the range above the cursor.
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Frequently asked
How do I sum a whole column including new rows?
Use a full-column reference like =SUM(B:B). It includes any rows you add later.
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