[ross]

Hi,

It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of
trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have
failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell
me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table.

Thanks in advance for your help.

RS

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab of
the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula defaults
to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You can
also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text | Quick
Parts | Field | Formula.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Ross" wrote in message
...
Hi,

It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of
trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have
failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell
me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table.

Thanks in advance for your help.

RS

[ross]

Thanks Suzanne.

Is there a way update all formula fields at once or do you need to right
mouse click on each formula to update the fields in a table? I guess I am
looking for the ability to do the same thing with formulas that you can do
with a Table of Contents where you can update the entire table at once. Hope
this makes sense.

RS

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab of
the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula defaults
to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You can
also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text | Quick
Parts | Field | Formula.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Ross" wrote in message
...
Hi,

It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of
trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have
failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just tell
me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a table.

Thanks in advance for your help.

RS

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Ctrl+A, F9, or switch to Print Preview.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Ross" wrote in message
...
Thanks Suzanne.

Is there a way update all formula fields at once or do you need to right
mouse click on each formula to update the fields in a table? I guess I am
looking for the ability to do the same thing with formulas that you can do
with a Table of Contents where you can update the entire table at once.
Hope
this makes sense.

RS

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it? On the Layout tab
of
the contextual Table Tools there is a Formula button. The formula
defaults
to SUM(ABOVE) or SUM(LEFT) if you have values in the relevant cells. You
can
also add the AutoSum button to the QAT. Or you can use Insert | Text |
Quick
Parts | Field | Formula.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Ross" wrote in message
...
Hi,

It's not for lack of trying to find the answer but after 20 minutes of
trying to figure out how to total columns in a Word 2007 table, I have
failed. Can anyone point me to some documentation (or better yet just
tell
me) how to correctly insert a formula that will total columns in a
table.

Thanks in advance for your help.

RS

[RichardB43]

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it?

Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now,
still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find.

And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing!

Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look
pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step!

[Willem Nel]

Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a
customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied
template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one help?
--
Wllem Nel


"RichardB43" wrote:

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it?

Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now,
still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to find.

And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing!

Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look
pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step!

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Can you provide more details of what you want to do?

--
Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com
"Willem Nel" wrote in message
...
Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a
customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied
template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one
help?
--
Wllem Nel


"RichardB43" wrote:

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it?

Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now,
still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to
find.

And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing!

Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look
pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step!

[Willem Nel]

In tables in word:

A1 =2 A2=4 A3= SUM(LEFT) OR A1*A2
All formulas work is template mode if number in A1 AND A2 is recorded when
formula is set. There after ctrl+a, f9 updates field in template. If template
is protected or saved as word document A3 never changes when A1 OR A2
changes. Ctrl+a, F9 or right click also does not work. Form with calculation
of no use to customers or our company! Need to get A3 formula to automaticly
update when A1 OR A2 changes if template is protected or saved as word
document. See book-keeping slip template under forms on online templates.
This is what formulas should do! Book-keeping slip is protected and cannot
see formula!

--
Wllem Nel


"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote:

Can you provide more details of what you want to do?

--
Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com
"Willem Nel" wrote in message
...
Ctrl+A, F9 works in template (not protected). When the form is with a
customer or user no formulas operates the way it shoud. I have studied
template online tutorials etc. Could not find a solution. Can any one
help?
--
Wllem Nel


"RichardB43" wrote:

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

This isn't any different from previous versions, is it?

Like everything else in the new version (I've used it maybe 1 year now,
still find it abysmal for navigation), it is a hell of a lot harder to
find.

And even try searching for "formula" in help - nothing!

Lots of fancy stuff in the new version about making your document look
pretty, but as for useability, it was a huge retrograde step!