SUM in English and Spanish
| English Excel | Spanish Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Function name | SUM | SUMA |
| Syntax | =SUM(number1, [number2], ...) | =SUMA(number1; [number2]; ...) |
| Example | =SUM(A1:A10) | =SUMA(A1:A10) |
Argument names are shown in English for reference. Spanish examples use the semicolon setting.
What SUM does
Adds numbers, cells or ranges. Example: Adds the values in A1 to A10.
Semicolons, commas and decimals
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
A common mistake
Numbers stored as text inside a range are ignored. Convert them to real numbers first.
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Why does my Spanish Excel use semicolons?
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
What is a common mistake with SUM?
Numbers stored as text inside a range are ignored. Convert them to real numbers first.