To calculate the sum of numbers in a table column in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:
- Place the Cursor: Click in the cell where you want the sum to appear (typically at the bottom of the column or in a cell where you want the total).
- Insert a Formula:
- Go to the Layout tab under Table Tools (this tab appears when your cursor is inside the table).
- Click Formula in the Data group. If you don’t see the Layout tab, ensure you’re in the table and the cursor is active.
- Enter the Formula: In the Formula dialog box, Word may automatically suggest =SUM(ABOVE) to sum the numbers in the column above the selected cell. If not, type =SUM(ABOVE) in the formula field.