I posted a more robust version just after, in case you start before column M
say.

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"Mopechicken" wrote in message
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Bob - this is perfect!
Thanks so much!!!
Not quite sure what the formula is saying - but it works perfectly!!!

"Bob Phillips" wrote:

=SUM(INDEX(1:1,1,COLUMN()-12):INDEX(1:1,1,COLUMN()-1))

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Bob Phillips

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"Mopechicken" wrote in message
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I need to sum the preceding 12 cells in a row within excel -
regardless of
the fact that some columns will be added in front of this cell with
the
formula. I want the formula to "float" just not sure how to
accomplish
it?