How to Use SUM Formula Shortcut in Excel (2 Simple Ways)

Method 1 – Use Keyboard Shortcut

Steps:

  • Select a cell in the Expenditure
  • Click on CTRL + =.

Use Keyboard Shortcut to SUM Formula

  • Press the ENTER button to have the total expense value.

  • Use Fill Handle to AutoFill the rest of the cells in column H.

Excel Sum Formula Shortcut

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Method 2 – Apply AutoSum Feature to SUM Formula Shortcut

Steps:

  • Select a cell in the Expenditure column (i.e. H5).
  • Go to the Home tab.
  • Click on AutoSum from the ribbon.

Apply AutoSum Feature to SUM Formula

  • It will give the SUM function along with the related cells in the row.

  • PressENTER to get the output.

  • Use Fill Handle to AutoFill the rest cells in column H.

Excel Sum Formula Shortcut

Read More: How to Sum Rows in Excel


Notes

️ You can apply the above procedures as the Excel SUM formula shortcut along with the column.

️ In terms of applying the shortcut in a certain range, you need to define the range manually after applying the Keyboard Shortcut or AutoSum.


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