SUM Function Equals Zero by Design
PSS ID Number: Q10129
Article last modified on 01-13-1989
PSS database name: D_MPlan

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Problem:

When I use the SUM function on a row of alpha cells, the result is
0. If I try to create an equivalent formula using a "+", I receive the
following error message: 

   #VALUE!

Response:

This is the design specification for the SUM function. 

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