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SUM

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Mathematical

SUM belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

SUM performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

SUM is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

SUM is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

SUM is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Data Aggregation

SUM is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

SUM was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

SUM was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Most commonly used function in Excel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

SUM has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

SUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

SUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

SUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

SUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

Microsoft 365

SUM is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

Excel Online

SUM is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

SUM runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

SUM runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.

Web Excel

SUM runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

SUM needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

SUM accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Range

SUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Array

SUM accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Easy To Use

Widely Recognized

Versatile

Fast Calculation
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited To Numbers Only

Cannot Handle Text

No Text Handling