Examples for the excel sum formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
Add one range
=SUM(A2:A10)Adds every numeric value from A2 through A10.
Add multiple ranges
=SUM(A2:A10, C2:C10)Adds two non-adjacent ranges in one formula.
Mix cells, ranges, and numbers
=SUM(A2:A10, C2, 25)Adds a range, one specific cell, and a fixed number.
When to use SUM
Use SUM when you need to add all values. SUM returns 0 if given no values.
- Build totals, rounded metrics, and numeric calculations.
- Clean up numeric inputs before analysis.
How SUM works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, SUM follows the syntax SUM([numbers...]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common SUM mistakes
Most SUM issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.