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DSUM function

The DSUM function is one of the database functions. It is used to add the numbers in a field (column) of records in a list or database that match conditions that you specify.

Syntax​

DSUM(database, field, criteria)

The DSUM function has the following arguments:

ArgumentDescription
databaseThe range of cells that make up a database. It must contain column headings in the first row.
fieldAn argument that specifies which field (i.e., column) should be used. It can be specified as a number of the necessary column, or the column heading enclosed in quotation marks.
criteriaThe range of cells that contain conditions. It must contain at least one field name (column heading) and at least one cell below that specifies the condition to be applied to this field in the database. The criteria cell range should not overlap the database range.

Notes​

How to apply the DSUM function.

Examples​

The figure below displays the result returned by the DSUM function.

DSUM Function