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Returns a subtotal in a list or database. It is generally easier to create a list with subtotals using the Subtotals command (Data menu). Once the subtotal list is created, you can modify it by editing the SUBTOTAL function.

Syntax

SUBTOTAL(function_num, ref1, ref2, ...)

Function_num   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.

Ref1, ref2   are 1 to 29 ranges or references for which you want the subtotal.

Remarks

• 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.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet.