How do you get a table to add numbers in word?

Answer 1

Although a lot of people don't realise this, you can put formulas into Word tables. Similar to spreadsheet applications there is a SUM function, and indeed other functions, that you can use. If you create a table, you will find a Formulas option in the layout tab. If you have the cursor in the cell where you want the formula, usually at the bottom of a column of numbers, you can insert the formula there. It puts it in as an automated field. Unlike a spreadsheet, it will not automatically update when you change values in the table. You will need to press F9 to update the field when values have been changed.