Hi,

There's nothing wrong with your formula so if it's not returning an answer
then suspect the data. First try this but note it will pick up Bob anywhere
in the cell

=SUMIF(A3:A50,"*Bob*",G3:G50)

If that doesn't work, try this. Put a 1 in an empty cell and copy it. Select
G3 - G50 and

Edit|Paste special - select 'Multiply' and click OK

Mike

"Tasha" wrote in message
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I have a list of names in cell a3:a25 and what to add the sum from column
g.
please help
sumif (a3:a50,"Bob", g3:g50)
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Tasha