{"id":232523,"date":"2025-05-20T12:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=232523"},"modified":"2025-06-28T08:38:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:38:44","slug":"how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide on How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Knowing how to sum a column on a spreadsheet is a handy skill, whether you\u2019re balancing budgets, crunching numbers, or wrangling data. Why? Because it\u2019s not just about speed\u2014it\u2019s about accuracy and ease. With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/spreadsheet-software\/\">spreadsheet software<\/a> such as Google Sheets, you can sum a column in seconds, and it even updates automatically when values change, sparing you from tedious recalculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to Google Sheets or need a quick refresher, this guide will bring you up to speed on how to sum a column on Google Sheets using multiple methods. No more manually adding values from a column range!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9ad2dfb5-954d-4991-bab1-11f00ff0ab0a\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">A Quick Guide on How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#0-how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets-a-step-by-step-guide-\" style=\"\">How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#1-method-1-using-the-sum-function-manually-\" style=\"\">Method 1: Using the SUM function manually<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#2-%E2%AD%90-featured-template-\" style=\"\">\u2b50 Featured Template<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#3-method-2-summing-a-column-using-the-toolbar-\" style=\"\">Method 2: Summing a column using the toolbar<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#4-method-3-using-the-auto-sum-feature-\" style=\"\">Method 3: Using the Auto-Sum feature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#5-advanced-summation-methods-for-google-sheets-\" style=\"\">Advanced Summation Methods for Google Sheets<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#6-method-1-summing-with-filtered-data-\" style=\"\">Method 1: Summing with filtered data<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#7-method-2-summing-non-adjacent-cells-or-multiple-columns-\" style=\"\">Method 2: Summing non-adjacent cells or multiple columns<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#8-method-3-summing-across-multiple-sheets-\" style=\"\">Method 3: Summing across multiple sheets<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#9-method-4-conditional-sum-\" style=\"\">Method 4: Conditional sum<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#10-method-5-summing-with-the-query-function-\" style=\"\">Method 5: Summing with the QUERY function<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#11-drawbacks-of-using-google-sheets-\" style=\"\">Drawbacks of Using Google Sheets<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets\/#12-meet-clickup-the-best-google-sheets-alternative-\" style=\"\">Meet ClickUp: The Best Google Sheets Alternative<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-how-to-sum-a-column-in-google-sheets-a-step-by-step-guide-\"><strong>How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to quickly calculate the total of a column in Google Sheets. Feel free to choose the right fit from the options below, depending on your preference or the complexity of your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-method-1-using-the-sum-function-manually-\"><strong>Method 1: Using the SUM function manually<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to sum a column in Google Sheets is by using the SUM function. It\u2019s ideal for straightforward tasks with small datasets. Here\u2019s how you use the SUM formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the empty cell where you want the answer to appear. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re totaling the expenditure on office stationery, as shown in the image below. In this case, E13 is our destination cell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss1.png\" alt=\"SUM function manually How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 1\n\" class=\"wp-image-232529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss1.png 613w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type \u2018=SUM(\u2018 followed by the cell range you want to sum. For example, we want a sum of the total expenses listed in Column E from cells 3 to 12. So, the sum formula would be =SUM(E3:E12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss2.png\" alt=\"SUM function manually How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 2\n\" class=\"wp-image-232530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss2.png 586w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss2-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Enter, and the Google Sheets sum will appear in the selected cell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss3.png\" alt=\"SUM function manually How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 3\n\" class=\"wp-image-232531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss3.png 587w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss3-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #3c763d; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #dff0d8; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-75ddd9fd-4a5f-4a6c-bc55-5cb1e9ed1970\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-%E2%AD%90-featured-template-\">\u2b50 <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3c763d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Featured Template<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-636.png\" alt=\"Organize data without the formula fuss using ClickUp\u2019s Editable Spreadsheet Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-205421805&amp;_gl=1*n3n7g0*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3Mzk4MDA0MjMuQ2p3S0NBaUEyY3U5QmhCaEVpd0FmdDZJeEJnQmRsZ0x2ZVJGeEVrRS1MYmt5cVBEa3dQRXRtdUpxaWRKVF9ON0lnR3U2M1Nzc0Rza2Nob0M4cTRRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*NjY4OTQ0Njg5LjE3NDY1Mzk2ODg.\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Get Free Template\" data-segment-props='{\"location\":\"body\",\"sectionModelName\":\"imageCTA\",\"buttonClicked\":\"Get Free Template\"}'>Get Free Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organize data without the formula fuss using ClickUp\u2019s Editable Spreadsheet Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-method-2-summing-a-column-using-the-toolbar-\"><strong>Method 2: Summing a column using the toolbar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If typing formulas is too much work, Google Sheets has a nifty sum function button on the right side of the toolbar. It\u2019s perfect for those who prefer a more visual approach to processing data on Google Sheets. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight the column you wish to add and click the Function button in the toolbar. It is depicted by the Greek sigma sign(<strong>\u03a3<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1161\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss4.png\" alt=\"Summing a column using the toolbar How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 1\n\" class=\"wp-image-232535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss4.png 1161w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss4-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss4-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss4-700x289.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1161px) 100vw, 1161px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select SUM from the dropdown menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1263\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss5.png\" alt=\"Summing a column using the toolbar How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 2\" class=\"wp-image-232536\" style=\"width:609px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss5.png 1263w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss5-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss5-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss5-700x522.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1263px) 100vw, 1263px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Sheets will automatically insert the sum function into the empty cell right below the last cell of the column<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1157\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss6.png\" alt=\"Summing a column using the toolbar How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 3\" class=\"wp-image-232538\" style=\"width:603px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss6.png 1157w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss6-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss6-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss6-700x276.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on Enter, and the sum of that column will appear in the cell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss7.png\" alt=\"Summing a column using the toolbar How to Sum a Column in Google Sheets Screenshot 4\" class=\"wp-image-232540\" style=\"width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss7.png 600w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss7-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-method-3-using-the-auto-sum-feature-\"><strong>Method 3: Using the Auto-Sum feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want an even quicker way to get the sum of a column without entering any formula or clicking on any tools, then the auto-sum feature of Google Sheets is right up your alley. It\u2019s also great if you want to import a large dataset to calculate the sum instantly. Here&#8217;s how you know the sum value of a column in a sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight all the cells you want to sum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out the bottom-right corner of the screen. You\u2019ll find the sum of the values of the selected cells. This even works for finding the sum value of row contents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1278\" height=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss8.png\" alt=\"Auto-Sum feature in Google Sheets\n\" class=\"wp-image-232541\" style=\"width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss8.png 1278w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss8-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss8-768x788.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss8-700x719.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7abe7ed4-fd99-4c1d-9808-ad4489418c20\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-hacks\/\">Google Sheets Hacks Every User Should Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-advanced-summation-methods-for-google-sheets-\"><strong>Advanced Summation Methods for Google Sheets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve mastered the basics of summing columns in spreadsheets, you should graduate to more advanced summation techniques on Google Sheets for complex computations. These methods save you time and effort while increasing your accuracy and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-method-1-summing-with-filtered-data-\"><strong>Method 1: Summing with filtered data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/spreadsheet-templates\/\">When working on a spreadsheet<\/a> with filtered data, you might want to sum only the visible rows. In this case, you cannot directly use the SUM function in Google Sheets, as it will include the hidden values. In this case, use the SUBTOTAL function as shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, apply the filter. For example, we\u2019re using the filter for values of items having quantities greater than or equal to 20<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss9.png\" alt=\"Summing with filtered data\" class=\"wp-image-232543\" style=\"width:419px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss9.png 665w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss9-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the empty cell where you want to add numbers in the filtered column<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type \u2018=SUBTOTAL(109,\u2019 followed by the cell range. As identified previously, this would be E3 to E12, making the formula =SUBTOTAL(109, E3:E12). The 109 function code as the first argument is used to ignore the hidden rows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss10.png\" alt=\"Summing with filtered data in Google Sheets\" class=\"wp-image-232546\" style=\"width:563px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss10.png 663w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss10-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Enter to calculate the summation of the selected cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss11.png\" alt=\"Summing with filtered data\" class=\"wp-image-232547\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss11.png 614w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss11-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Docs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-method-2-summing-non-adjacent-cells-or-multiple-columns-\"><strong>Method 2: Summing non-adjacent cells or multiple columns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a single formula, add numbers from non-adjacent cells or multiple columns. To do this, you have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the empty cell where the sum should appear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type \u2018=SUM(\u2018 followed by the cell number separated by commas or the cell range separated by commas. For example, for the sum of non-adjacent cells, add the totals for May and June by summing E13 and J13 using the formula =SUM(E13 + J13) and press Enter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss12.png\" alt=\"Summing non-adjacent cells or multiple columns\" class=\"wp-image-232549\" style=\"width:688px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss12.png 1177w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss12-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss12-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss12-700x299.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternatively, use =SUM(E3:E12, J3:J12) and press the Enter key to get the total sum from both columns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss13.png\" alt=\"Summing non-adjacent cells or multiple columns \" class=\"wp-image-232550\" style=\"width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss13.png 1174w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss13-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss13-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss13-700x298.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-method-3-summing-across-multiple-sheets-\"><strong>Method 3: Summing across multiple sheets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose your <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-database\/\">Google Sheets database<\/a> contains information spread across multiple sheets, and you need to add the same column for each. Here\u2019s how you use the SUM function in Google Sheets for that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the cell in the spreadsheet where you want the sum to appear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type the SUM formula, but instead of a single range, reference it across multiple sheets. Since our data is spread across the sheets &#8216;May&#8217; and &#8216;June&#8217; and the sum is for the range E3 to E12, the formula would be =SUM(May!E3:E12, June!E3:E12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"1309\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss14.png\" alt=\"Summing across multiple sheets \" class=\"wp-image-232551\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss14.png 548w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss14-126x300.png 126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Enter key to get the sum of all the referenced sheets in the selected cell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss15.png\" alt=\"Summing across multiple sheets in Google Sheets\" class=\"wp-image-232552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss15.png 275w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss15-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-method-4-conditional-sum-\"><strong>Method 4: Conditional sum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to add only specific values based on defined conditions, use the SUMIF and SUMIFS functions. The former is helpful for a single condition, while the latter works for multiple conditions. Both are perfect for databases like sales reports, budget tracking, etc. Here\u2019s how to use SUMIF and SUMIFS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the cell that\u2019ll display the result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type =SUMIF(range, condition, [sum_range]). For example, you want to sum the cost of items having quantities greater than or equal to 20. Begin by typing the formula =SUMIF(C3:C12, \u201c&gt;=20\u201d, E3:E12) and press Enter. You\u2019ll get the same result as you did when you applied the filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss16.png\" alt=\"Conditional sum in Google Sheets\" class=\"wp-image-232554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss16.png 735w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss16-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss16-700x455.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the SUMIFS function for more complex computations. Type =SUMIFS(sum_range, range1, condition1, range2, condition2) to apply multiple conditions.<br>For instance, if we were to calculate the total cost of items costing more than $2.50 and purchased in quantities greater than or equal to 10, we\u2019ll use the formula =SUMIFS(E3:E12, C3:C12, \u201c&gt;=10\u201d, D3:D12, \u201c&gt;2.50\u201d) to get the sum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss17.png\" alt=\"Conditional sum in Google Sheets\" class=\"wp-image-232555\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss17.png 854w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss17-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss17-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss17-700x391.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-method-5-summing-with-the-query-function-\"><strong>Method 5: Summing with the QUERY function<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final way to sum columns is by using the QUERY function, which grants greater control over summations. It is particularly useful when working on large databases and performing complex computations. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select an empty cell and type in =QUERY(C3:E12, \u201cSELECT SUM(E) WHERE C &gt;= 20\u201d, 0). This formula will add the values in column E for quantities greater than or equal to 20 in column C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss18.png\" alt=\"Summing with the QUERY function \" class=\"wp-image-232556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss18.png 845w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss18-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss18-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss18-700x394.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on Enter to view the sum value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss19.png\" alt=\"Summing with the QUERY function in Google Sheets\" class=\"wp-image-232558\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss19.png 603w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss19-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Screenshot via Google Sheets<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-drawbacks-of-using-google-sheets-\"><strong>Drawbacks of Using Google Sheets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Google Sheets is an excellent tool for basic calculations and data organization, it\u2019s not a full-fledged data management and analytics software. These are some of the following drawbacks that you might encounter while using Google Sheets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited processing power<\/strong>: Google Sheets is lightning-fast and relatively intuitive for small spreadsheets. However, these qualities begin to fade as your spreadsheet grows. You\u2019ll experience slow-downs, lags, and a lack of responsiveness, which make it challenging to work and find answers when there are large datasets with several rows and columns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of advanced data analytics<\/strong>: Google Sheets offers basic functions and formulas that lose their luster if you perform complex analytics or advanced data modeling. While there are options to pivot tables and convert data into charts, these functions are not as robust as any dedicated data analytics solution. This is also a significant obstacle to using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-project-management\/\">Google Sheets for project management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inconsistent performance with macros<\/strong>: Although Google Sheets supports macros for<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/automation-examples\/\"> task automation<\/a>, they lack the depth of customization and performance as specialized tools like Microsoft Excel. For large databases, macros are slow to execute, and debugging them is tedious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dependence on add-ons<\/strong>: While using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-add-ons\/\">Google Sheets add-ons<\/a> does extend functionality, they add a layer of complexity to your workflows. The dependence on third-party add-ons for advanced features like data visualization and workflow automation steal from the reliability and user-friendliness of Google Sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited AI capabilities:<\/strong> Google has integrated its in-house LLM\u2019s\u2014Gemini AI\u2014 features into its Workspace, including Sheets. However, the scope and applicability of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-for-google-sheets\/\">AI in Google Sheets<\/a> is severely limited. You may use it for smart fill, data organization, and other primary-level tasks. But if you\u2019re looking for something more advanced, then you\u2019ll have to integrate Sheets with third-party AI tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-meet-clickup-the-best-google-sheets-alternative-\"><strong>Meet ClickUp: The Best Google Sheets Alternative<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitting the ceiling on the potential of Google Sheets may have you looking for alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s where ClickUp swoops in and saves the day with its powerful data management capabilities. ClickUp is a comprehensive project management platform that adapts to your needs. The platform&#8217;s ability to manage large datasets, automate workflows, and facilitate team collaboration perfectly demonstrates its versatility as a superior <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-alternatives\/\">Google Sheets alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top ClickUp benefits to help you make the most of your datasets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-1-view-your-data-your-way\">1. View your data your way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp helps you customize the way you want to visualize your data, like no other software. You can pick among <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">15+ ClickUp Custom Views<\/a>\u2014Table, List, Board, Calendar, Swimlane, Gantt chart, and so many more. This will enable you to expand and migrate from the classic row and column view of spreadsheets and visualize your project creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cu-views.gif\" alt=\"Create different visual representations of your data with ClickUp Views\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Visualize Your Workflow With ClickUp Views\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Visualize Your Workflow With ClickUp Views&quot;}\">Visualize Your Workflow With ClickUp Views<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create different visual representations of your data with ClickUp Views<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-c721b49f-5f09-424d-b1e3-5979e0051f6e\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcee ClickUp Insight:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/team-communication-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">92% of knowledge workers<\/a> risk losing important decisions scattered across chat, email, and spreadsheets. Without a unified system for capturing and tracking decisions, critical business insights get lost in the digital noise. With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp\u2019s<\/a> Task Management capabilities, you never have to worry about this. Create tasks from chat, task comments, docs, and emails with a single click!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Get Started With ClickUp<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-2-manipulate-tables-with-advanced-formulas-and-automations\">2. Manipulate tables with advanced formulas and automations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-the-clickup-table-view\">The ClickUp Table View<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want familiarity, the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/table-view\">ClickUp Table view<\/a> allows you to manage data in rows and columns with a serious upgrade in functionality over and above typical spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not just limited to numbers; create columns for assignees, due dates, tags, task statuses, priorities, and more. Use text, dropdowns, date pickers, or even custom fields to track anything specific to your project, team, or workflow. This makes it easy to keep all your data organized and accessible in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every cell in ClickUp\u2019s Table view is editable on the spot. Update task statuses, adjust due dates, add assignees, and modify any information without needing to open a separate window. This keeps your work streamlined and minimizes context-switching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even attach files and documents directly in cells via hyperlinks, so everything related to a task or project is right at your fingertips. Plus, color coding and conditional formatting help make your data visually intuitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-clickup-formula-fields\">ClickUp Formula Fields<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s not it! You get greater flexibility with <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6308656424983-Use-Formula-Fields\">Formula Fields<\/a>, which allows you to perform real-time calculations within tables on the numeric, date, and time fields. From simple summation to setting up advanced conditional logic, Formula Fields let you easily predict and track task progress, calculate costs and budgets, or summarize key data points without needing extra software.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-1400x935.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Table view feature\" class=\"wp-image-232562\" style=\"width:687px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-1400x935.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss21.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Build and manage custom databases with the ClickUp Table view feature<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-clickup-automation\">ClickUp Automation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you have <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/automations\">ClickUp Automation,<\/a> which lets you automate <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/15807110924567-Use-advanced-Formulas\">advanced formulas<\/a> for your data through conditions and corresponding triggers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is workflow automation? Beginner-friendly guide that saves you hours every week\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FZBZJsoUDFs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can filter for numeric Formula Custom Fields using conditions like is equal to, is not equal to, is set, and is not set.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dashed #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-c61e7d47-aed6-4b09-821b-834875f672b9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">For instance, consider a situation where you want to automatically change a task&#8217;s priority to &#8220;High&#8221; if it is within three days of its due date and still not marked &#8220;Complete\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you\u2019ll need to set up a numeric formula field that indicates the urgency (e.g., returning a value of 1 when within three days and 0 when it\u2019s not) and then using that output (=1) as a trigger for the automation. The automation can then change the priority based on this numeric condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use such automation recipes to streamline workflows and get more done in less time. The resulting boost in efficiency makes it easier to manage extensive, multi-step processes without any manual intervention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ss22.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Automation\" class=\"wp-image-232564\" style=\"width:771px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Make repeated tasks with a dataset a breeze through ClickUp Automation<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-3-work-faster-and-smarter-with-database-templates\">3. Work faster and smarter with database templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, ClickUp&#8217;s rich template library deserves special mention. You\u2019ll find multiple spreadsheet templates for different situations and applications; select one and get started on your project immediately. 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