Just get rid of the ",=" before SUM.

=B2 & " sold " & SUM(D8:D20)

The spaces I've added aren't strictly necessary, but makes it easier to
read.

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"Joel" wrote in message
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Hi I am trying to add text to the start of a forumula without success
below
is what I am trying to use. Please help

Joel

=B2&"sold "&,=sum(D8:D20)
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