How to use the SUM function to add up numbers in Excel?

To use the SUM function to add up numbers in Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open Excel and navigate to the cell where you want the sum to be displayed.
2. Type =SUM(
3. Select the range of cells you want to add up. For example, if you want to sum the numbers in cells A1 to A5, type A1:A5.
4. Close the bracket by typing ).
5. Press Enter.

The sum of the selected cells will be displayed in the cell where you initially entered the SUM function.