Click the Table Tools Layout tab and click Formula. Check between the parentheses to make sure Word includes the cells you want in the sum. =SUM (ABOVE) adds the numbers in the column above the cell you’re in. =SUM (LEFT) adds the numbers in the row to the left of the cell you’re in. More @Wikipedia
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