How to Activate the Calculation Function in Word

It’s true that you can calculate the data in a Word table. But in case that you don’t want to insert a table but still want to process some data in a document, I’ll introduce a simple tip about activating the hidden calculation feature in Word.

Click File, choose OptionsQuick Access Toolbar.

How to Activate the Calculation Function in WordHow to Activate the Calculation Function in Word

Select Commands Not in the Ribbon in the drop-down menu of Choose commands from.

Scroll down the list to find Calculate. Double-click it or hit Add button to put it in the list on the right.

How to Activate the Calculation Function in WordHow to Activate the Calculation Function in Word

Click OK to confirm it. Then you’ll see the icon of Calculate in the Toolbar.

How to Activate the Calculation Function in WordHow to Activate the Calculation Function in Word

To use this function, just input the data and formula, select them and click the Calculate button.

How to Activate the Calculation Function in WordHow to Activate the Calculation Function in Word

Now the result of calculation has been added to your paste board automatically. Put your cursor at the place you want to output the result and press Ctrl+V. Tada!

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