LF logo
by learnformula
search
Log in
search
Courses/Office Productivity/MS Excel

Surveying Summing Functions in Excel

Go beyond simple totals by mastering advanced summing strategies and dynamic referencing to build resilient, error-free spreadsheets.

Created byDavid Ringstrom
5.0
(1 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jan 23, 2026
Surveying Summing Functions in Excel

What You'll Learn

check_circleApply AutoSum and buffer rows.
check_circleConstruct cross-sheet formulas.
check_circleUtilize SUBTOTAL and AGGREGATE.
check_circleExecute conditional SUMIF logic.
check_circleSum using dynamic array functions.
check_circleMaster the SUMPRODUCT function.

About This Course

In this presentation, author and Excel expert David Ringstrom, CPA, shares several worksheet functions with you that will enable you to sum data in a variety of ways. Techniques include maximizing the statistics that appear on Excel's Status Bar, using the AutoSum feature, and future-proofing the SUM function. David will also compare the SUBTOTAL function with the Subtotal feature, contrast SUMIF and SUMIFS, demonstrate SUMPRODUCT, and much more.

Topics covered:

  • Using the SUM function to drill through multiple worksheets.
  • Incorporating comparison operators within SUMIF to sum numbers based on range criteria.
  • Exploring how the INDIRECT function can automate pulling values from a group of individual worksheets.
  • Improving SUM integrity with a simple design technique.
  • Summing sections quickly with the SUBTOTAL function.
  • Removing duplicates from a list with the UNIQUE function in Excel 2021 and later.
  • Verifying sums and totals quickly by simply selecting cells with your mouse.
  • Using SUMIFS to total values based on multiple conditions.
  • Using SUMIF to total values based on a single condition.
  • Crafting self-resizing formulas with the Spilled Range Operator in Excel 2021 and later.
  • Adding totals and filters that automatically adjust based on which rows are visible.

Whether you are using Excel for Windows or Mac, this course provides essential takeaways to streamline your workflow, improve calculation accuracy, and modernize your approach to summing data.

Your Instructor

David Ringstrom
David Ringstrom

CPA, Author, Professional Excel Spreadsheet Trainer and Consultant

menu_book44 courses
star1,099 reviews

David H. Ringstrom, CPA, is the author of Microsoft 365 Excel for Dummies, and a nationally recognized instructor who has taught over 2,500 live webinars. His Excel courses are based on over 30 years of consulting and teaching experience. David’s catchphrase is “Either you work Excel, or it works you,” so he focuses on what he sees users don’t, but should know about Microsoft Excel. His goal is to empower you to use Excel more effectively. David has authored or co-authored 10 books, including Exploring Microsoft Excel's Hidden Treasures, QuickBooks Online for Dummies, and Idiot's Guide to Introductory Accounting.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

5.0
Student's Choice
1 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.