Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Performing Calculations with the SUM Function

The video tutorial covers the SUM function in Excel, explaining its popularity and basic usage. It demonstrates how to use the SUM function directly in a cell, through the Functions dialogue box, and using the Auto Sum button. The tutorial also addresses common errors indicated by green triangles and how to resolve them. Various methods and shortcuts for efficiently using the SUM function are discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of its application in Excel.

What is the primary purpose of the SUM function in Excel?

• To multiply a range of numbers

• To add a range of numbers

• To divide a range of numbers

• To subtract a range of numbers

Which method can be used to insert a SUM function without typing it directly into a cell?

• Using the Data Validation tool

• Using the Format Cells option

• Using the Functions dialogue box

• Using the Auto Sum button

What is the keyboard shortcut for opening the Insert Function dialogue box?

• Ctrl + Shift + F

• Ctrl + F1

• Shift + F3

• Alt + F4

What is the default action of the Auto Sum button?

• To use the MIN function

• To use the MAX function

• To use the SUM function

• To use the AVERAGE function

How can you adjust the range selected by the Auto Sum feature?

• By clicking the Undo button

• By dragging the blue squares around the selection

• By using the Format Painter tool

• By changing the font size

What does a green triangle in the corner of a cell indicate?

• A potential formula error

• A data validation issue

• A formatting error

• A spelling mistake

What should you do if the green triangle warning is inconsequential?

• Delete the cell

• Re-enter the formula

• Ignore the error

• Change the cell format