autosum

autosum definition - computer

A function in a spreadsheet program that inserts a formula in the selected cell that adds the numbers in the column above it. It sets the range of cells by looking for numeric data above the selected cell.


_AUTOSUM.GIF


The Autosum Function

After selecting the cell to the right of Total Monthly and clicking the autosum icon (red arrow is pointing to it), the range from F3 to F9 is automatically determined by the program.






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