How do you use IF function SUM in word?

Answer 1

You can use a number of functions such as IF and SUM in Word. These can be done in a Table. They can be difficult to get right. If you set up a table and put something into a cell, say the letter A. Then give that cell a name, using a bookmark. Say you call it Value. In a new cell, insert a formula and pick the IF function. Note that you don't type in the braces in the example. You can put in them using Ctrl + F9. Your final function will look like this:

{IF { Value }="A" "Is A" "Is not A" }

Note that unlike Excel, there is no equal signs at the start and no commas between the different elements. You may have to try this a few times to get it right. If you are having problems, check on how to use fields in Word.

The SUM is a lot easier. Put a list of numbers in some cells. In a cell below them, again pick the Insert Formula. Choose the SUM function. It will come out like this:

{ =SUM(Above) }

If you change any of the numbers, you will have to manually update the result.using the F9 key, with the cursor on the SUM field.

It is a lot easier to use Excel and import a table with formulas in it and keep a link to the original spreadsheet if the values change. Word can be used for simpler functions and small calculations though.