Formulas - SUM

[Carla]

Hi,

I'm wondering if there is a variation on the SUM formula to pick up data in
rows/columns added outside the existing range?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

 

[Fred Smith]

No.

Regards,
Fred

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Should not..Can you please elaborate your query..

 

[Carla]

Hi Jacob,

I'm referring to a formula summing data above it in several rows, or beside
it in several columns. If you add a row/column in the middle of the series,
the additional data gets included in the sum. I would like to find a way to
have the SUM formula pick up any data that I enter outside the existing data
range (in case I forget to update the formula to include the new data). Or
are there other checks and balances that you can recommend?

Thanks

 

[Jacob Skaria]

Carla try the below.....

Sum of all cells to the left
=SUM(OFFSET($A$1,ROW()-1,0,1,COLUMN()-1))

Sum of all cells to the top
=SUM(OFFSET($A$1,0,COLUMN()-1,ROW()-1,1))