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In Numbers, how do i multiply a cell (value) by a number? In excel, i would insert the formula =SUM(B2*12), where the cell is B2 and 12 is the number to multiply it by

In Numbers, how do i multiply a cell (value) by a number? In excel, i would insert the formula =SUM(B2*12), where the cell is B2 and 12 is the number to multiply it by. this does not seem to work in Numbers.

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Posted on Jan 3, 2012 11:30 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2012 10:31 AM

Even in Excel, it looks like the SUM is not needed. =B2*12 will give same result.


Double-tap a cell and a keyboard will show.

On the bar above the keyboard, tap the =

On the table, tap cell B2 to enter =B2 into the formula

On the left-side of the keyboard, find the key with the x on it and tap it to make the formula =B2x

On the keyboard, type 12 to make formula =B2x12

On the bar above the keyboard, tap the green check on the right-side to commit the formula.


If you want to edit the formula again, just simply double-tap that cell again.


Also, if you really want the SUM, then after tapping the =, you'll see a key on the right-side of the keyboard with the word "functions" on it. Tap that to find the SUM.

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Jan 4, 2012 10:31 AM in response to k mfromtwin falls

Even in Excel, it looks like the SUM is not needed. =B2*12 will give same result.


Double-tap a cell and a keyboard will show.

On the bar above the keyboard, tap the =

On the table, tap cell B2 to enter =B2 into the formula

On the left-side of the keyboard, find the key with the x on it and tap it to make the formula =B2x

On the keyboard, type 12 to make formula =B2x12

On the bar above the keyboard, tap the green check on the right-side to commit the formula.


If you want to edit the formula again, just simply double-tap that cell again.


Also, if you really want the SUM, then after tapping the =, you'll see a key on the right-side of the keyboard with the word "functions" on it. Tap that to find the SUM.

In Numbers, how do i multiply a cell (value) by a number? In excel, i would insert the formula =SUM(B2*12), where the cell is B2 and 12 is the number to multiply it by

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