The document discusses how to use the DSUM function in Excel to sum values from a database based on criteria. It explains how to paste column headers into cells to define the criteria range, enter criteria below the headers such as "Manager", use the formula =DSUM to select the database range, define the field to sum such as "Salary", and select the criteria range to return the summed data for records matching the criteria. The document concludes by noting that the correct data is added and provides a link to more Excel training resources.

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2. Our Datahttp://www.familycomputerclub.com

3. Headers copied & pasted in cellsA11 to C11http://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:C7http://www.familycomputerclub.com

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

8. Next we select the criteria range A11:C12http://www.familycomputerclub.com

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

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