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DSUM Function Syntax
=DSUM(database; field; criteria)
Exploring the Structure:
- In a digital landscape, Database stands as a vital parameter. It constructs a list (a database) from a given range. This data list consists of records as data entries and data columns as fields, containing fields for condition checking and summation. The list with the top row serves as the column header.
Field is imperative, specifying the column name used for summing up data. You can input the column header name within double quotes or a number denoting the column position in the list not enclosed in double quotes (for instance, number 1 refers to the first column, number 2 refers to the second column... in the database) or a reference to the column header you intend to sum up.
- Criteria is mandatory, defining the range that contains the conditions you want the DSUM function to check.
Note on the criteria range
Imagine you have the following data table:
1.First, you can create a criteria range for the DSUM function. Since you need to calculate the number of iPhone products, and there are many iPhone models, you can add a wildcard character (*) after iPhone.
Next, input the DSUM function formula as follows:
=DSUM(A9:E18;'Total Amount';C4:C5)
Where:
- A9:E18 represents the database range containing the column for summing and the column for conditions.
- “Total Amount” is the column header from which you will use values to calculate the sum.
- C4:C5 is the criteria range containing the column header and a condition value.
Alternatively, you can replace the value in the Field with a reference to the Total Amount column header like this: =DSUM(A9:E18;E9;C4:C5) and you will achieve the same result.
2. Calculate the total amount sold for products with Quantity Sold greater than or equal to 3. First, create a criteria range with the column header Quantity Sold, and the condition value is >=3.
Next, input the DSUM function formula:
=DSUM(A9:E18;E9;C4:C5)
Where:
- A9:E18 signifies the database range for your operations.
- E9 references the column header for summing.
- C4:C5 represents the criteria range with the column header Quantity Sold and the condition being >=3.
Here, the article has provided you with descriptions, syntax, and specific examples of the DSUM function in Excel. You can utilize DSUM to handle data as needed. Best of luck!
