Combines data from one or more independent cell ranges and calculates a new range using the function that you specify.
To access this command...
Choose Data - Consolidate.
Function
Select the function that you want to use to consolidate the data.
Consolidation ranges
Displays the cell ranges that you want to consolidate.
Source data range
Specifies the cell range that you want to consolidate with the cell ranges listed in the Consolidation ranges box. Select a cell range in a sheet, and then click Add. You can also select a the name of a predefined cell from the Source data range list.
Shrink / Maximize
Click the Shrink icon to reduce the dialog to the size of the input field. It is then easier to mark the required reference in the sheet. The icons then automatically convert to the Maximize icon. Click it to restore the dialog to its original size.
The dialog is automatically minimized when you click into a sheet with the mouse. As soon as you release the mouse button, the dialog is restored and the reference range defined with the mouse is highlighted in the document by a blue frame.
Shrink
Maximize
Copy results to
Displays the first cell in the range where the consolidation results will be displayed.
Delete
Deletes the selected element or elements without requiring confirmation.
Add
Adds the cell range specified in the Source data range box to the Consolidation ranges box.