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# How to Use AutoSum in a Macro

Article ID: 103164

Article Last Modified on 8/15/2005

APPLIES TO

- Microsoft Excel 95 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Excel 5.0c
- Microsoft Excel 5.0 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Excel 4.0a
- Microsoft Excel 4.0 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q103164

## SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel, there is no macro function to emulate the behavior of the AutoSum tool. However, you can activate this tool from a macro by using the SEND.KEYS() function to send the appropriate keyboard shortcut (ALT+EQUAL SIGN (=)) to start the AutoSum tool.

## MORE INFORMATION

### Microsoft Excel version 5.0 and later

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    Sub AutoSum()
        'This macro activates the AutoSum function on the active cell.
         Application.SendKeys ("%=~")
    End Sub

### Microsoft Excel 4.0

The following macro activates the AutoSum function in the active cell:

       A1:   =SEND.KEYS("%=")
       A2:   =SEND.KEYS("~")
       A3:   =RETURN()

Explanation of Above Macro

       A1:   Sends the AutoSum Keyboard Shortcut
       A2:   Sends the Enter Key
       A3:   Ends the macro

Microsoft provides macro examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

## REFERENCES

"User's Guide 1," version 4.0, pages 152, 556
"Function Reference," version 4.0, page 385

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