When you create tables in Word, you might need to total some information you typed in a table. Word can calculate the numbers you entered in for you, so you do not have to figure out the total.
1. First, you need to type in all the information into the table. Leaving the total cells blank because Word will calculate them for you.
2. Next, click into the total cell you want to calculate. There will be a blinking line in the cell showing that is the cell you selected.
3. With the insertion in the same cell, click formula in the table tools layout tab in the data group. It will bring up the box shown in the picture below. Push okay for the cell to show a total.
4. After you push okay, the total will automatically insert in the cell you selected. This number is the total of the column for Current Period. You will then do the same steps for the next cell to get the total for Year-to-Date Totals.
5. After you insert the totals into the two cells, the table is complete. This picture below shows the finished table.
Totaling the columns in Word is a great tool that helps people that has many numbers in a column that needs to be totaled. Word can quickly add the column up for you without you having to add them up in your head or on a calculator. These steps are quick and very helpful for Word users!
1. First, you need to type in all the information into the table. Leaving the total cells blank because Word will calculate them for you.
2. Next, click into the total cell you want to calculate. There will be a blinking line in the cell showing that is the cell you selected.
3. With the insertion in the same cell, click formula in the table tools layout tab in the data group. It will bring up the box shown in the picture below. Push okay for the cell to show a total.
4. After you push okay, the total will automatically insert in the cell you selected. This number is the total of the column for Current Period. You will then do the same steps for the next cell to get the total for Year-to-Date Totals.
5. After you insert the totals into the two cells, the table is complete. This picture below shows the finished table.
Totaling the columns in Word is a great tool that helps people that has many numbers in a column that needs to be totaled. Word can quickly add the column up for you without you having to add them up in your head or on a calculator. These steps are quick and very helpful for Word users!
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