SUM function limits?

hbendillo

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I have a spreadsheet that uses the SUM function in a lot of cells. These some functions add numbers for quite a few cells. I have found that if I enter more than 30 cells in the SUM function I get an formula error message. It goes away when I reduce back down to 30 cells. Is there indeed a limitation and if so how can I get around it?
 

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Assuming you cells are non-contiguous you could do one of 2 things.

1. Use formula like:
=Sum(A1,A10,B20,C25)+Sum(A100,K25,L56) etc

2. Select, say a group of 10 cells while holding down the Ctrl key and then name each group. Eg "MyRange1" "MyRange2" etc then use
=Sum(MyRange1,MyRange2,MyRange3)
 
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Assuming you cells are non-contiguous you could do one of 2 things.

1. Use formula like:
=Sum(A1,A10,B20,C25)+Sum(A100,K25,L56) etc

2. Select, say a group of 10 cells while holding down the Ctrl key and then name each group. Eg "MyRange1" "MyRange2" etc then use
=Sum(MyRange1,MyRange2,MyRange3)


Nice! it Helps Me! Two Thumbs Up!
 
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1846 views?? never minds I see the 2002 date
 
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