SUMIF with Wildcard Excel
Product names, plan names, and campaign names rarely match perfectly in real spreadsheets. When you only know part of the text, a wildcard SUMIF can still find the right rows. This guide shows how to sum matching items when the keyword appears anywhere inside the cell.
Formula Syntax
Use this base syntax for sumif with wildcard excel and replace the ranges with your own spreadsheet columns.
SUMIF(criteria_range, "*text*", sum_range)Need this formula for your exact sheet?
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Step-by-step Example
A product analytics spreadsheet tracks Product revenue search and needs a formula-driven result instead of manual filtering.
| Product | Revenue |
|---|---|
| Pro Plan Monthly | $99 |
| Basic Plan | $29 |
| Pro Plan Annual | $799 |
Resulting formula
=SUMIF(A:A,"*Pro*",B:B)The formula evaluates the Product revenue search rows and returns $898. Replace the sample ranges with your actual columns, then adjust the criteria so the result matches your workbook.
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Common Variations
- Starts with wildcard
- Ends with wildcard
- Contains partial text
FAQ
How do I set up SUMIF with Wildcard Excel for Product revenue search?
Map the sample columns to your own sheet first, then replace the formula ranges with the real ranges from your workbook. Keep text criteria in quotes and verify that date or number columns are stored as real values.
Can this formula handle starts with wildcard?
Yes. Use the same formula pattern and change the criteria, helper column, or lookup value for starts with wildcard. If the logic becomes more complex, generate a custom version with the free tool.
What should I check if the SUMIF with Wildcard Excel result is wrong?
Check that every referenced range covers the same rows, locked references use dollar signs where needed, and the criteria type matches the data. For this page, also confirm that the Product revenue search fields are formatted consistently.