A fast way to add up this column of numbers is to click in the cell below the numbers and then:
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Click Subtotals on the Data menu.
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View the sum in the formula bar.
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Click the AutoSum button Button image on the Standard toolbar, then press ENTER.
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Noneofthese
The fastest method is clicking AutoSum (which automatically selects the column above) and pressing ENTER to confirm. Subtotals creates groupings, the formula bar only shows the cell content, and manual typing is slower than AutoSum.
To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Click Subtotals on the Data menu - This option is incorrect. The "Subtotals" function is used to calculate subtotals and totals for groups of data, not to add up a column of numbers.
Option B) View the sum in the formula bar - This option is incorrect. The formula bar displays the formula or value of the selected cell, but it does not provide a direct way to add up a column of numbers.
Option C) Click the AutoSum button on the Standard toolbar, then press ENTER - This option is correct. The AutoSum button is a quick and convenient way to add up a column of numbers in Excel. By clicking the AutoSum button and then pressing ENTER, Excel automatically selects the range of cells above the active cell and adds up their values.
Option D) Noneofthese - This option is incorrect.
The correct answer is Option C. This option is correct because it describes the correct steps to add up a column of numbers using the AutoSum button in Excel.