It does not always select the cells you want to sum when you use it. This can lead to mistakes being made if the person using it does not select the correct cells. The user has to select the correct cells themselves if the Autosum doesn't do it. Sometimes it is as quick to type in the cells you want.
Yes, you can do that. If you have a series of columns, you can highlight all of the column to select the range. When you click on the auto-sum button, Excel will insert =SUM(XX:XX) at the bottom of each column in the range.
If you use Excel in school, then, yes, you can use the SUM function.
The SUM function.
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The SUM function. You could also do it with the SUBTOTAL function, but the SUM function is the best one to use.
Use the Sum function.
Sum Function
Assuming you're using Microsoft Excel, select the entire column by clicking and dragging with the mouse, then press the AutoSum button (looks like Σ).
Home Tab/Editing Group
You use the sum function.
The SUMIFS function first appeared in Excel 2007. The previous version, Excel 2003, did not have it.