Database functions like dsum in Excel are a great way to summarize data.

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3. Headers copied & pasted in cells A11 to C11 http://www.familycomputerclub.com

4. Criteria entered below the pasted headers. Eg.=“Manager” http://www.familycomputerclub.com

5. Now we write our formula starting with ‘=dsum‘ http://www.familycomputerclub.com

6. First we select our database A1:C7 http://www.familycomputerclub.com

7. Then we define the field “Salary” from where we wish to sum the data http://www.familycomputerclub.com

8. Next we select the criteria range A11:C12 http://www.familycomputerclub.com

9. The correct data has been added. http://www.familycomputerclub.com

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