Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel (Excel Shortcuts)

In this tutorial, we’re going to go through how to use the shortcut key for Sum in Excel.

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How to Use the Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel

If we need to add up values let’s say in this first row, first we’ve got to select the cell where we want to display the result. Then we use the shortcut Alt and the equal sign.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - select the cell where we want to display the result and use the shortcut Alt and the equal sign

Immediately, the cells that are supposed to be added are highlighted.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - the cells that are supposed to be added are highlighted

If you need to change the selection, just click into any corner of the area, hold the left mouse button and by dragging redefine which cells you want to add up.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - click into any corner of the area and hold the left mouse button

Now press Enter and that’s all it takes!

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - press Enter

And let’s have a look at another helpful way how to use the shortcut key to add values in Excel.

How to Use the Shortcut Key to Add Values in Excel

The first step is to select the cells containing the values you want to add up. Then use the shortcut key Alt and the equal sign.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - select the cells and use the shortcut key Alt and the equal sign

The result appears right away in the cell just below the area you’ve selected.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - the result appears right away

The same works with adding up values by rows.

Shortcut Key for Sum in Excel - the same works with adding up values by rows.

For advice on other useful Excel Shortcuts, see more tutorials by EasyClick Academy! The links to the tutorials are in the list below.

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