Need to tally settlement figures, expenses or other data in a column or row faster than The Flash? SUM-thing tells us you’ll love this Excel shortcut.   

 

 

 

Why use this tip?

  • Save time – sum rows or columns without selecting and typing formulas. 
  • Boost accuracy – Manually typing a formula introduces the risk of errors. The shortcut ensures consistent, error-free insertion of the SUM function.

 

How to get started

A shortcut to Excel’s SUM feature is to type ’Alt + Enter’ into the cell below the column you wish to add.