Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Using Autosum Command and Shortcut Key

This video tutorial covers the use of the Autosum command in Excel, including its basics, shortcut keys, and limitations. It explains how to use the Autosum feature from the Home tab, the importance of understanding range selection, and how empty cells can affect this process. The tutorial also highlights the demerits of Autosum, such as incorrect range selection, and emphasizes the need for manual adjustments. The session concludes with a demonstration of manual range selection and encourages viewers to practice for better command over Excel functions.

Where can you find the Autosum command in Excel?

• Data tab

• Home tab

• Review tab

• Insert tab

What happens when there is an empty cell in the range selected by Autosum?

• The range is ignored

• The range is restricted up to the empty cell

• The range is extended beyond the empty cell

• The range is automatically corrected

How can you ensure the correct range is selected when using Autosum?

• By using the 'Insert' tab

• By manually selecting the range

• By pressing 'Ctrl + Z'

• By using the 'Review' tab

What is a common issue with the Autosum command when dealing with empty cells?

• It deletes the selected range

• It selects a vertical range instead of a horizontal one

• It selects the entire worksheet

• It duplicates the selected range

How can you manually select a range using the sum command?

• By using the 'Review' tab

• By using the 'Insert' tab

• By using the 'Data' tab

• By using the function dialog box