How to Calculate Total in Microsoft Excel

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to calculate a total in Microsoft Excel using the built-in AutoSum feature. In just a few clicks, you can sum a column or range of cells without writing a formula manually.

Steps

1. Click the cell where you want the total to appear.
2. Go to the Home tab in the Excel ribbon.
3. Click AutoSum in the Editing group.
4. Excel will automatically select a range; adjust it if needed and press Enter to confirm the total.