Add a list of numbers in a column

Why?

To quickly get a total instead of typing each number into a calculator.

How?

1. Click the first empty cell below a column of numbers.

   

2. Do one of the following:

   • Excel 2016 for Mac: : On the Home tab, click AutoSum.

     

   • Excel for Mac 2011: On the Standard toolbar, click AutoSum.

     

   Tip: If the blue border does not contain all of the numbers that you want to add, adjust it by dragging the sizing handles on each corner of the border.

3. Press RETURN .

   

Tips: 

• If you want a quick total that doesn't have to appear on the sheet, select all the numbers in the list, and then look at the status bar at the bottom of the workbook window.

  

• You can quickly insert the AutoSum formula by typing the + SHIFT + T keyboard shortcut.

See Also

Use Excel as your calculator

Add and subtract numbers

Multiply and divide numbers

Calculation operators and order of operations

Enter a series of numbers, dates, or other items