how do I set up a total amount automatically in excel

[sue]

Hi I have a spreadsheet for my small business and would find it very
helpfully when I put eg:sold post amount then I would like total on the next
column to add these to up automatically I know its properly basic but I am
not a computer wiz thanks for your help in advance

 

[Rob van Gelder]

Select the numbers which you want to total.

From the Standard toolbar, click the AutoSum icon.
It's icon is the Greek letter Sigma ?

 

[2rrs]

With your data Starting in C2
In D2 enter:
=IF(C2<>"",SUM($C$2:C2),"")
fill down as far as needed