You can quickly total data in an Excel table by enabling the Total Row option, and then use one of several functions that are provided in a drop-down list for each table column.

Excel provides a variety of ways to find the average of a set of numbers. For example, you can use function to calculate a simple average, a weighted average, or an average that excludes specific values.

Excel formulas and budgeting templates can help you calculate the future value of your debts and investments, making it easier to figure out how long it will take for you to reach your goals.

Learn how to use the percentage formula in Excel to find the percentage of a total and the percentage of change between two numbers. Try it now!

If you need to sum a column or row of numbers, let Excel do the math for you. Select a cell next to the numbers you want to sum, select AutoSum on the Home tab, press Enter, and you're done.

You can use a running total to watch the values of items in cells add up as you enter new items and values over time. To calculate a running total, use the following procedure.

You can enter simple formulas to add, divide, multiply, and subtract two or more numeric values. Or use the AutoSum feature to quickly total a series of values without entering them manually in a formula.

You can enter simple formulas to add, divide, multiply, and subtract two or more numeric values. Or use the AutoSum feature to quickly total a series of values without entering them manually in a formula.

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View cost totals for the project, tasks, resources, and assignments by switching to the right view and applying the Cost table. Also view overtime costs.