There is an easier way to handle that situation
Use the equivalent of { = Sum(A1:A5) } which will correctly sum the values
in the first five rows of the first column of a table, regardless of whether
or not there are empty cells in that range.
To learn more about Word Field Maths, see fellow MVP Macropod's Word Field
Maths Tutorial at:
http://lounge.windowssecrets.com/ind...owtopic=365442
or at:
http://www.gmayor.com/downloads.htm#Third_party
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Hope this helps.
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Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com
"VAUTOUR 110" wrote in message
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ALl above explanations are false - if there are blank fields interspersed
within the column to be summed-up. In that case, one needs to position the
cursor in each blank field and calling the SUM(ABOVE). Then adding
individually all the SUM(ABOVE)s.
"Graham Mayor" wrote:
If there are amounts to sum in the column above the cell in which you
want
to insert the total, clicking the formula button with the cursor in that
cell will offer to insert the =Sum(Above) by default. Hardly rocket
science.
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My web site www.gmayor.com
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macropod wrote:
Hi,
With the table cell where you want the sum to appear selected, click
on the table 'Layout' Ribbon tab, then click the formula icon and
type in your forumla (eg =SUM(ABOVE) or =SUM(A1:A5), or whatever else
it is you need) and add the appropriate numeric formatting switch
from the dropdown. Not at all difficult, really.
"P.O.'d with Microsoft" P.O.'d with
wrote in message
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I still can't get it to work!!! I loved Wordperfect, but gave it up
with my new Vista PC because I had to replace almost ALL my
software- at great expense (but that's another matter). What I CAN'T
BELIEVE is that Microsoft has decided that summing a column in Word
is not one of the most normal and NECESSARY functions. I KNOW that
I could remake my invoices to use Excell instead - but WHY SHOULD I
HAVE TO?? It is enough to make me decide to discard MS Office
altogether. I was happier with WordPerfect and Quattrro!! and if
all the $!%$@! thing needs is ONE SUM, why should I convert it? Even
the
latest AutoCAD software has annoying features (or lack of
them) in Vista. "Rick@#$*!" wrote:
Thanks Summer and Rick both helpful replies.
"Graham Mayor" wrote:
Or with the cursor in the cell where you want the calculation,
Insert Quick Parts Field = (Formula field) and again
=Sum(Above) will be the default.
Note that with 'Summer's' method, the cursor has to be in the
table for the layout tab to appear on the ribbon.
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My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
Summer wrote:
If you have a column row with figures tab to next row and move to
column you wish to Sum (there should already be at least one
amount say "10" in the Sum column.
Press Insert Layout Formula (end of ribbon) {= SUM(ABOVE } will
appear Press ALT F9 to toggle this code view.
Hope this helps.
"Rick@#$*!" wrote in message
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How do I sum a column in a table in Word 2007? New-fangled
version is toooo
complicated....