What is the shortcut for AutoSum?
Windows: Alt+=. Mac: Alt+=.
📊Excel Shortcut
AutoSum
Detailed guide to use "AutoSum" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Alt
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Windows shortcut: Alt+=
Mac
Alt
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Mac shortcut: Alt+=
In Action
This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.
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
Ready100%
Basic Info
- Category
- Editing
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆(Beginner)
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.
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.