Microsoft Excel makes it possible for users to sum columns in multiple ways. For example, you can use the AutoSum, the Status Bar, and even the Sum function to calculate values in one or more columns.

Enter a formula or use the AutoSum feature to total all values in a row in Excel. The AutoSum feature enables you to obtain a total for all values in a row or column at the click of a button.

How to use AutoSum function? Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, click AutoSum on the Home tab in the Editing group, and select Sum from the menu.

Excel relieves you of the need to perform calculations with a couple of included features. Located on the "Home" tab's "AutoSum" button are instantly clickable ways to add addition, averaging ...