A running total helps you see how values add up over time, making it easier to track trends. Using the SUM function with absolute and relative references is key to creating running totals in Excel.

Creating Running Totals in Regular Ranges To create a running total in an Excel range that isn't formatted as an Excel table, you need to use a combination of absolute and relative references.

Excel running totals made easy with dynamic arrays. Explore advanced functions for accurate, flexible data handling and improved performance.

Adding a running total to a simple Microsoft Excel revenue sheet isn't difficult, but adding a conditional running total will require a bit more effort. Solutions are simpler than you might think.

At the sheet level, conditional running totals require focused expressions, but an Excel PivotTable requires only a few field swaps. Susan Harkins shows you how.