We hope this tutorial helps you understand how to insert a formula to sum a column or row of numbers in a table in Word; if you have questions about the tutorial, let us know in the comments.

I love discovering an easy trick, especially one I’ve never seen used before. Did you know that you can quickly add row and column numbers to a Word table? Simply use the Numbering tool on the ...

Click the "Insert" option. Click "Insert Rows Below" in the submenu. This step adds an additional row to the table column that you can use for the total.

Adding or Removing Rows/Columns As I work on my table, I frequently need to add or remove information, which requires adjusting the number of rows and columns.