In this article, we will learn How to add cells in Excel.
Scenario :
Excel Add cells. Adding means two different things in excel either adding number values or joining text values. For example finding the sum of sales of a product. To add numbers we use the SUM function to directly add values or use + operator with numbers or cell references. For example Joining the First name and Last name into one cell with space. To join or combine two texts we use CONCATENATE function or & operator with text values or cell references. Let's learn how to add cells in excel using both methods and sample data calculation to illustrate the usage.
Add number cells in Excel
To add numbers cells in excel using cell references you can use either of the two methods mentioned below.
Add text cells in Excel
To add text cells in excel using cell references you can use either of the two methods mentioned below.
Example :
All of these might be confusing to understand. Let's understand how to use the function using an example. Here we have sample data to sum. And we need to add D2, D3, D4 cells. Just go to any cell and use the formula for the required cells.
Use the formula:
| =SUM(D2:D4) or =D2+D3+D4 |
As you can see the sum of values in the D5 cell. You can use conditional summing using SUMIF or SUMIFS function.
Add two text cells in Excel
Here we are given two names and we need to add them to make a name out of it. Here the result expected is Tom & Jerry. To combine the two values
Use the formula:
| =CONCATENATE(D2," & ",E2) or =D2&" & "&E2 |
As you can see clearly the two cells are added in the new cell. Using the cell reference in excel. Use the TEXTJOIN function in Excel 365 (newer version) to add texts in excel directly.
Here are all the observational notes using the formula in Excel.
Notes :
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