How to total a Word table column

 

If you would like to total a column in a Word table, here is one way:

1.     You can select the cell at the bottom of the column you’d like to total.

Angelina	126
Allison	438
Gabby	340
Kara	552
Elizabeth	766
Total

2.     Click the Layout tab at the top, then the Formula command in the Data group.

   

    

3.     When the Formula box appears, type =SUM(ABOVE) in the first section, titled Formula, then click OK.

4.     You’ll see the sum of your column displayed.

Angelina	126
Allison	438
Gabby	340
Kara	552
Elizabeth	766
Total	2222

 

How to evenly distribute columns

 To evenly distribute columns, select the table or section of columns you're working with. When the quick access menu displays, select AutoFit, as shown below:

From the AutoFit drop-down options, you'll select:

Results after using AutoFit

Why does Word capitalize your first reference initial and how do you correct it?

 Since Word has AutoCorrect set to capitalize the first letter of each sentence, it also capitalizes the first letter of your reference initials. One way you can change this is to follow these steps:

After Word has capitalized the first letter of your reference initials, click on or highlight the initials. Then right click to bring up the shortcut menu and select "Change Case".

From the drop-down options, select "lowercase," and it will change your initials back to lowercase.