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You have a range of data in Excel, like the example below and want to add a total at the end of each row and the bottom of each column.
I could just add a SUM() function under one column and copy it across, likewise with the rows and copy down.
Luckily there is a keyboard shortcut we can use that would be much quicker.
Select the data without headers and include the cells where you would like the totals.
Now hold ALT and press =
The blank cells are filled with row and column totals, with a grand total in the bottom right.
What if you wanted an average rather than a sum? You can use the AutoSum tool to do this:
Select the same cells as before and from the ribbon choose Formulas | AutoSum to choose other functions.
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