You can't use a SUM() function to sum a filtered list, unless you intend to evaluate hidden and unhidden values. Here's how to sum only the values that meet your filter's criteria.

To copy only visible cells in Excel or Google Sheets, use the 'Visible cells only' feature, or apply filters to hide data. We show you how!

You can sum a series of numbers in Microsoft Excel manually by typing in a simple formula, or automatically with a tool.

Learn how to sum and count Excel cells by color with 3 easy methods. Save time, reduce errors, and boost your data analysis skills today ...

Next, select Filter By Color and select yellow (Figure D). This submenu shows only a few of the colors; to see the rest, choose More Cell Colors. Figure D Choose a color filter.