The AutoSum button, found on the Home tab and the Formulas tab, as well as its keystroke shortcut (Alt+=) simplifies formula construction, while automatically tabulating values from cells above or to the left of its current location. You might never need to type the SUM function, just press Alt+= and fill in the details.
- [Voiceover] Excel's AutoSum feature…can be a real time saver.…Anytime you need to add data from above or from the left,…you can potentially use it.…I want a total in cell G 2, their numbers off to the left.…First of all there's an auto sum button found in two…different locations in the ribbon menu system.…If you're on the home tab, it's far right.…There's AutoSum.…Notice it's keystrokes shortcut, alt equal.…That can be even faster.…On the formulas tab, you'll see it…on the left side somewhat larger.…In both cases there's a drop arrow below this,…that also alerts you to other functions as well.…
If you want a total in cell G 2, you could press…that keystroke shortcut or the icon.…I'll simply click AutoSum.…In either case here's what happens.…Looks good, we'll press enter.…But it could be faster.…Once you get used to it, and perhaps…a lot of you are already.…Why not just double click AutoSum.…That's a lot faster.…Or press alt equal and enter.…Alt equal, enter.…That's pretty fast too.…Sometimes you'll highlight the data ahead of time,…
Author
Dennis Taylor
Released
4/21/2016The course then dives into data entry and editing techniques, formatting and drag-and-drop tricks, keyboard shortcuts for working with formulas, data management strategies, and chart tricks. Short on time? Make sure to check out the "10 Tiny Tips" chapter for a quick productivity boost.
- Entering today's date or time instantly
- Converting formulas to values with a simple drag
- Undoing and redoing with keyboard commands
- Accessing the Ribbon from the keyboard
- Creating split screens fast
- Navigating in workbooks quickly
- Selecting noncontiguous ranges
- Entering data more efficiently
- Dragging and dropping data
- Performing calculations without formulas
- Applying formatting with keyboard shortcuts
- Using database techniques to work with Excel data
- Working with charts, shapes, and linked images
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
Views
-
Introduction
-
Welcome33s
-
-
1. Top 10 Shortcuts
-
Zoom in and out quickly3m 23s
-
2. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Tips
-
3. Display Shortcuts
-
4. Navigation Shortcuts
-
Navigate within worksheets7m 10s
-
5. Selection Shortcuts
-
6. Data Entry and Editing Shortcuts
-
Accelerate data entry9m 54s
-
Enhance editing tools3m 40s
-
-
7. Drag and Drop Techniques
-
8. Formula Shortcuts
-
Create formulas rapidly6m 26s
-
Use AutoSum shortcuts3m 53s
-
Use rounding shortcuts5m 30s
-
Generate random numbers5m 3s
-
-
9. Operational Shortcuts
-
Re-align imported text5m 44s
-
10. Formatting Shortcuts
-
11. Data Management Techniques
-
12. Charting and Visual Object Tips
-
13. Ten Tiny Tips
-
Conclusion
-
Goodbye33s
-
Take notes with your new membership!
Type in the entry box, then click Enter to save your note.
Press on any video thumbnail to jump immediately to the timecode shown.
Notes are saved with you account but can also be exported as plain text, MS Word, PDF, Google Doc, or Evernote.
Share this video
Embed this video
Video: Use AutoSum shortcuts