How to Calculate a Running Total in Excel Learn to create cumulative sums in Microsoft Excel with these step-by-step instructions and screenshots.

Adding a running total to a simple Microsoft Excel revenue sheet isn't difficult, but adding a conditional running total will require a bit more effort. Solutions are simpler than you might think.

A running total helps you see how values add up over time, making it easier to track trends. Using the SUM function with absolute and relative references is key to creating running totals in Excel.

Microsoft Excel PivotTables turn data into meaningful information, but it's difficult to add grand total rows. Read on to learn how.