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The fastest way to calculate lines and columns in Word 2013

You often use Excel to calculate data in tables, but if that data is in a Word document, you can also perform calculations directly in Word without spending time using applications. Use calculator support.

Author: Marvin Fry3 minutes read

You often use Excel to calculate data in tables, but if that data is in a Word document, you can also perform calculations directly in Word without spending time using applications. Use calculator support.

This is also a nice feature and useful for those who have to regularly report on Word.

The following article shows you how to calculate row and column totals in Word 2013.

Step 1: First, you put the cursor in the table cell to enter the calculation formula. Then you select the Layout tab in Table Tools .

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Step 2: Next, select ƒx Formula in the Data section to open the Formula dialog box .

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Step 3: In the Formula dialog box , enter the formula in the Formula section. The default formula is to the left (= SUM (LEFT)) but in the example we need to perform multiplication of values ​​to the left so you replace the formula as = PRODUCT (LEFT) .

In the Number format section, you define the formats for the results of the calculation formula. After setup is complete you click OK to perform.

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The result will display right in the cell you have selected.

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Note: If you want to display the formula of which cell, then select and right-click on the cell, then select Toggle Field Codes , then the formula will be displayed.

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When you need to display the results again, you perform the right-click operation again and select Toggle Field Codes .

Next to calculate the total of money you do the same as above but the formula is = SUM (ABOVE) because of the sum of the cells above.

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The results will also be displayed as soon as you close the Formula dialog box.

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Note: The formulas do not automatically update when you add new rows or columns, but you can also update them by right-clicking on the cell containing the formula and then selecting Update Field or the F9 key .

So, now you can quickly calculate on the table row and column in Word. Good luck!

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