How to calculate the values of table in Word



Its easy to calculate the sum of two cells in excel. But how about word? MS word has a special feature to calculate the sum f two cells in a table
Almost we use table for entry of numbers and other calculations in MS Word software.






Here I have taken an example of some persons salary and incentive. I need to take sum of two cells i.e salary and incentive to Total payable column.

Here is how to calculate or sum the values of two cells of a table in word

Place Cursor in Total Payable column

Then go to Layout Menu à  select Formula option as shown in figure.

Select the formula and check in dialog box should be like [=SUM(LEFT)] to add left columns values.

And [=SUM(ABOVE)] to add above rows values.

You need not to do for each row / columns . once just press crtl+y for repeat same for more times.


Your Calculated Table is ready 


2 comments:

  1. we were using excel for small calculation
    this post saves our time. superb method
    thank you ilipu
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    thank you

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