A running total helps you see how values add up over time, making it easier to track trends. Using the SUM function with absolute and relative references is key to creating running totals in Excel.

Excel running totals made easy with dynamic arrays. Explore advanced functions for accurate, flexible data handling and improved performance.

The best new tool from Microsoft Excel is undoubtedly the SCAN function. Here's how to use it to calculate running totals. Find the full guide at Spreadsheet Point.