How to Calculate the Average in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Calculate the Average in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find the column containing the numbers you want to compute the average and then select the cell right below the last input.
Following that, head over to the top navigation bar and then click 'Formulas'.
Choose 'AutoSum' from the available options.
Tap 'Average' afterwards.
After completing these steps, the average of the number values above the selected cell will be calculated instantly.
Quick answer: To calculate the average in Microsoft Excel, select the cell below your number column, click Formulas in the top navigation bar, choose AutoSum, and tap Average to instantly compute the values.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Compute the average of a number column in Microsoft Excel instantly by using the AutoSum and Average tools in the Formulas menu. This guide shows how to calculate the Average in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find the column containing the numbers you want..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the average of the number values above the selected cell...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to calculate the Average in Microsoft Excel?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Calculate the Mean in Microsoft Excel, How to Calculate Total in Microsoft Excel and How to Center Worksheet Horizontally in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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