Microsoft Excel Tip: Get your total by going formula free
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Here's a handy tip for tables:
Add a Total Row without writing a formula.
- Click on a cell below a column or row of numbers.
- Press Alt + =
- Excel will highlight the numbers it is totaling, and fill the cell with the total.
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