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Formula not calculating in Google Sheets

G2 is not calculating correctly. Replace its contents with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 75 seconds

Quick answer

G2 is not calculating correctly. Replace its contents with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetG2 is not calculating correctly.

2

Apply the changeReplace its contents with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

G2 contains the corrected formula and displays 60.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select G2 and repeat the final action. G2 contains the corrected formula and displays 60.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Name	Amount
Alpha	10
Beta	20
Gamma	30

Video transcript

Open the prepared Formula repair spreadsheet.
Select the target. G2 is not calculating correctly.
Apply the change. Replace its contents with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).
G2 contains the corrected formula and displays 60.