Use Calculation Options with 2 how-to topics, including turning Show Sum/Count on and turning it off; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Turn On Show Sum/Count | Free |
| 2 | 2. Turn Off Show Sum/Count | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Turn On Show Sum/Count
Entry: Tools → View → Show Sum/Count
- Select the cells or range that you want to calculate and count.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Open the View tab.
- Tap Show Sum/Count to turn it on.
- Check the floating summary bar at the top of the screen for Sum, Average, Maximum, Minimum, Count, Numerical Count, and Formula information.
- If you want to reuse a result, tap any summary item to copy it to the clipboard.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A floating summary bar appears at the top of the screen.
- You can continue: You can review multiple summary values and tap a result to copy it.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no cells are selected first, the summary results may not appear as expected.
- Data note: Only valid numeric content can be included in calculations such as Sum and Average.
2. Turn Off Show Sum/Count
Entry: Tools → View → Show Sum/Count
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Open the View tab.
- Tap Show Sum/Count to turn it off.
- Confirm that the floating summary bar at the top of the screen is hidden.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The floating summary bar no longer appears at the top of the screen.
- You can continue: You can keep viewing or editing the spreadsheet normally.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the summary bar is still visible, check whether the toggle has actually been turned off.