# sum

### sum(source1, ...., sourceN)

Returns the sum of arguments

## Arguments

Argument | Data Type | Description
source | number | numbers to be summed

## Returns

The sum of the arguments

## Description

Returns the sum of the arguments listed in double format. The amount of arguments is unlimited. An argument can consist of a number, a field, or the result of any calculation or function as long as that result is returned in number format. The result is delivered in double format

## Examples

Assume for this example field1 holds the value 234.5 and field2 holds the value 123

Example | Returns | Description
sum(21,22,#1) | 277.5 | returns sum of arguments
sum(#2, (10+20)) | 153.00 | any arithmetic operation can be performed

## See Also

max min, val