# SUM

The *SUM* function returns the total of all numbers provided in the arguments by adding them together. The inputs can be numeric values or node references. This function is commonly used to calculate totals, aggregates, and overall values in datasets.

#### Syntax

```javascript
SUM(value1, [value2], ...)
```

#### Arguments

* `value1` : The first number or node reference to add.
* `value2, ...` (Optional): Additional numbers or node references to add.

#### Return value

Returns the total of the specified values.

#### Example

```javascript
SUM(Q1.Actuals Contoso, Q2.Actuals Contoso, Q3.Actuals Contoso, Q4.Actuals Contoso)
```

In this example, the *Total Actuals* measure is created using the SUM function, which returns the sum of the quarterly *Actuals* values for Contoso.

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#### Excel equivalent

[SUM](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sum-function-043e1c7d-7726-4e80-8f32-07b23e057f89)


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