What is the shortcut for AutoSum?
Windows: Alt+=. Mac: Cmd+Shift+T.
📊Excel Shortcut
AutoSum
Detailed guide to use "AutoSum" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
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In Action
This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.
Windows Excel example (US key symbols). For Mac or other keyboard layouts, see the keys at the top of the page. Number formats may vary by region.
Auto-playing example
Active: D6Selection: D6Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/3
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
D6
Formula Bar
fx◢ | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item | Qty | Price | Total |
| 2 | Pen | 12 | 80 | 960 |
| 3 | Pad | 6 | 120 | 720 |
| 4 | File | 4 | 300 | 1200 |
| 5 | Box | 3 | 450 | 1350 |
| 6 | Memo | Ready | 2026-03-28 |
Sheet1
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Basic Info
- Category
- Editing
- Difficulty
- ★★☆(Intermediate)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3AutoSum is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Insert a SUM formula automatically.
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FAQ
How do I use AutoSum?
Use it beside or below a range when you want totals inserted quickly.
What shortcuts should I practice after AutoSum?
Practice cell editing, AutoSum, and formula view next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice AutoSum?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review cell editing, AutoSum, and formula view in the same flow.
What is the action preview for AutoSum?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.