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Default Newbie problem: numbers with +positive and -negative indicators

Hi

With your numbers in A1:A3 your formula should be (with no leading spaces):

=sum(A1:A3)

Numbers are always seen as positive unless you enter a minus sign in front
of the number.

HTH
Per

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I have a column of numbers that i need to have a positive or negative
indicator to add up with the AutoSum function,

+3
-3.5
+10

...but can't get the autosum function on the row below to
calculate...i get an empty " =sum( ) " display; what is the correct
way to format these numbers so i can get the total of +9.5 with this
column