SUM troubleshoot

[Dee]

When using SUM for a column of numbers=the result is ######## (8 number signs)
if i double click on the box and hit F9 -it will give me total. I tried
going to Excel Options/Formulas and selecting Automatic under workbook
calculation.
This did not solve the problem.

I have also tried manually entering the formula ex: SUM(D260)
no luck

using Office 2007 version on a Vista 64 bit PC

Any suggestions?

 

[Per Jessen]

The ######## is usually an indication of that the result does not fit
into the cell. Solution: Enlarge the column width.

Hopes this helps.
....
Per

 

[Fred Smith]

The easiest way to fix this is to let Excel determine the column width.
Suppose your result is in column C. Position your cursor between columns C
and D. When the cursor changes to a double-headed arrow, double click. Excel
with then set the width such that all data is displayed.

Regards,
Fred