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Stefan Blom
 
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Default Calculations in a word table

To sum the values in a row, you can use the { = SUM(LEFT) } field in
the cell on the far right. Similarly, to sum the values in a column,
use { = SUM(ABOVE) } in the bottom cell of that column.

To enter the above formulas, type them in the Formula dialog box, or
insert them into the cells directly using Ctrl+F9 to add the field
delimiters, { }.

Use F9 to update fields. If necessary, press Alt+F9 to show/hide field
codes.

Note that cells which are empty may cause trouble with the SUM
function; make sure to type 0 (zero) instead of leaving cells blank.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Stefan Blom" wrote in message
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Use Table | Formula. In the formula you are creating, use Excel-like
notation for referring to individual cells; in other words: A, B, C,
... refers to the columns and 1, 2, 3, ... to the rows.

Note that the Table | Formula command inserts a = (formula) field
which you can insert manually (by pressing Ctrl+F9).

To edit a formula field, just press Alt+F9, change the codes by
typing, press F9 to update, and then press Alt+F9 again to hide

field
codes.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Latham" wrote in message
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I cannot find where to enter and where to update calculations in a

word
table. Specifically I want to total specific cells in a row and

place it at
the end of that row. Next I want to do the same for columns.