How do I insert auto sum in a Word 2007 table?

[Jackie]

In older versions of Word, I was able to add (sum) a simple column of numbers
by inserting a formula rather than using Excel. This was especially useful
when preparing a letter or other document.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

It's a little more involved in Word 2007. With the table selected, select
the Layout tab of the Table Tools and click on Formula. If you have values
in the cells above, then SUM(ABOVE) will be offered as the default formula.
Otherwise you have to choose a function and type in cell references.

The same is true of the Sum button, which you can add to the QAT (it's in
the All Commands section Word Options | Customize).

 

[esha795]

Thanks A lot for this solution

In older versions of Word, I was able to add (sum) a simple column of numbers
by inserting a formula rather than using Excel. This was especially useful
when preparing a letter or other document.

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[bluedale92]

in windows 2007, u can sum the values in a col/row by using summation(E)function. this function will not be available in default. u have to insert it.click "customize the quick accsss toolbar" in top left corner. then select"more commands" u will get a new pop up window. select customize menu and choose "all commands" select sum from the drop down and add it to ur customize quick access toolbar. the symbol will inserted in ur word document.

 

[Stefan Blom]

For more on formulas in Word, see
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/w...or-row-of-numbers-in-a-table-HA102809672.aspx
(Sum a column or row of numbers in a table).

Note that it's usually faster to insert the field code directly. Just press
Ctrl+F9; Word inserts field delimiters, { }, and you can then type in the
instructions.

 

[wendybjorlie]

It's a little more involved in Word 2007. With the table selected, select
the Layout tab of the Table Tools and click on Formula. If you have values
in the cells above, then SUM(ABOVE) will be offered as the default formula.
Otherwise you have to choose a function and type in cell references.

The same is true of the Sum button, which you can add to the QAT (it's in
the All Commands section Word Options | Customize).


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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

Thank you! This is the first explanation that worked for me, & I've been trying to figure it out for 2 hours.