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SUBTOTAL Function Definition

This function performs a specified calculation on a range or group of ranges and cells. It can perform numerous calculations (average, count, sum...) and has the capabilities of ignoring hidden rows and columns which makes it ideal for using with the AutoFilter.

SUBTOTAL Function Syntax

=SUBTOTAL(function_num, ref1, [ref2], ...)

SUBTOTAL Function Argument Definition

function_num: This is the number 1 to 11 (includes hidden values) or 101 to 111 (ignores hidden values) that specifies which function to use in calculating subtotals within a list.

Function_num (includes hidden values) Function_num (ignores hidden values) Function
1 101 AVERAGE
2 102 COUNT
3 103 COUNTA
4 104 MAX
5 105 MIN
6 106 PRODUCT
7 107 STDEV
8 108 STDEVP
9 109 SUM
10 110 VAR
11 111 VARP

ref1, ref2: These arguments can be cell or range references. There can be 1 to 29 ranges or references for which you want the subtotal.

SUBTOTAL Function Tips

  • If there are other subtotals within ref1, ref2,… (or nested subtotals), these nested subtotals are ignored to avoid double counting.
  • For the function_num constants from 1 to 11, the SUBTOTAL function includes the values of rows hidden by the Hide command under the Row submenu of the Format menu). Use these constants when you want to subtotal hidden and nonhidden numbers in a list. For the function_Num constants from 101 to 111, the SUBTOTAL function ignores values of rows hidden by the Hide command under the Row submenu of the Format menu). Use these constants when you want to subtotal only nonhidden numbers in a list.
  • The SUBTOTAL function ignores any rows that are not included in the result of a filter, no matter which function_num value you use.
  • The SUBTOTAL function is designed for columns of data, or vertical ranges. It is not designed for rows of data, or horizontal ranges. For example, when you subtotal a horizontal range using a function_num of 101 or greater, such as SUBTOTAL(109,B2:G2), hiding a column does not affect the subtotal. But, hiding a row in a subtotal of a vertical range does affect the subtotal.
  • If any of the references are 3-D references, SUBTOTAL returns the #VALUE! error value.

SUBTOTAL Function Example

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