Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Working with Sum Function

This video tutorial covers the use of the sum function in Excel, explaining how to add numbers using cell references and ranges. It highlights the function's ability to ignore text, the use of keyboard shortcuts, and the handling of up to 255 arguments. The tutorial provides examples of using the sum function, demonstrates error handling when rows or columns are deleted, and shows how to modify the function and undo actions. The session emphasizes the importance of practice and offers a clear understanding of the sum function's utility.

What is the primary purpose of the SUM function in Excel?

• To subtract numbers

• To add numbers together

• To multiply numbers together

• To divide numbers

When using the SUM function, what happens if there is text in the range?

• Excel will display an error

• Excel will ignore the text

• Excel will convert text to numbers

• Excel will add the text as zero

What is the maximum number of arguments the SUM function can handle?

• 100

• 255

• 1024

• 500

What keyboard shortcut can be used for the SUM function in Excel?

• Shift + F

• Ctrl + Alt + S

• Alt + =

• Ctrl + S

What should you do if you accidentally delete a row or column referenced in a SUM formula?

• Restart Excel

• Press Ctrl + Z to undo

• Re-enter the formula

• Ignore the error