

In Word, the result of a formula is calculated when it is inserted, and when the document containing the formula opens. You can type in the Formula box, select a number format from the Number Format list, and paste in functions and bookmarks using the Paste Function and Paste Bookmark lists. Use the Formula dialog box to create your formula. On the Table Tools, Layout tab, in the Data group, click Formula. If the cell is not empty, delete its contents. Select the table cell where you want your result.

Use bookmarknames or cell references in a formula Update all the formula results in a tableĮxamples: Sum numbers in a table by using positional arguments For more information about field codes, see the See Also section. Note: Formulas in Word or Outlook tables are a type of field code.
