You might also look at the Filter or Autofilter feature (depending on your XL
version). Combining this with a subtotal "=subtotal(9,a1:a100)" at the top
or bottom of your worksheet will do the trick if you only need to see the
total of one category or category grouping at a time.

rzink

"Don Guillett" wrote:

Look in the help index for SUMIF

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Don Guillett
Microsoft MVP Excel
SalesAid Software

"Alpha" wrote in message
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If I have a checkbook ledger and I want to find the total in a category.
For example, I have Auto Insurance, Gas bill, etc. I want to know how much
I have payed in Gas until now, lets say six months into the year. What
formula or method do I use?

Tony

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