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How to sum a row in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:SUM & aggregationExcel & Google Sheets
=SUM(B2:E2)✓
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Computed by a real spreadsheet engine on the sample data below.
| Region | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
| North | 1200 | 1500 | 1300 | 1700 | |
| South | 800 | 950 | 1100 | 1050 | |
| East | 600 | 700 | 750 | 800 | |
| West | 2000 | 2100 | 1900 | 2200 |
=SUM(B2:E2)→5700
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Step by step
- 1Click the cell where you want the row total to appear (e.g. F2).
- 2Type =SUM( then select the cells in the row you want to add, e.g. B2:E2.
- 3Close the parenthesis and press Enter. The total for that row appears in F2.
Tips
- Avoid using whole-row references like 2:2 in large workbooks — they force the engine to evaluate thousands of cells and can slow recalculation.
- To sum multiple rows at once, select the formula cell and drag the fill handle down; the row reference increments automatically.
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Frequently asked
Can I sum non-contiguous cells in a row?
Yes: =SUM(B2,D2,F2) adds only B2, D2, and F2, skipping C2 and E2.
What if some cells in the row contain text?
SUM silently ignores text and blank cells, so the result is still correct for the numeric values present.
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