When to use Excel SUM Function
SUM function can be used to add all numbers in a range of cells.
What it Returns
It returns a number that represents the sum of all the numbers.
Syntax
=SUM(number1, [number2],…])
Input Arguments
number1 – the first number you want to add. It can be a cell reference, a cell range, or can be manually entered. [number2] – (Optional) the second number you want to add. It can be a cell reference, a cell range, or can be manually entered.
Additional Notes
If an argument is an array or reference, only numbers in that array or reference are counted. Empty cells, logical values, or text in the array or reference are ignored If any of the argument is an error, it displays an error.
Excel SUM Function – Live Example
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