Creating running totals in Airtable similar to Excel cumulative sums

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I’m working on setting up an Airtable base and running into a challenge. I want to create a cumulative sum column that adds up values as you go down the rows, just like you can do in Excel.

Here’s what I’m trying to achieve:

Amount    Running Total
5         5
3         8
7         15
2         17

Basically, each row should show the sum of all values from the first row down to the current row. In Excel this would be pretty straightforward with formulas, but I can’t figure out how to replicate this behavior in Airtable. Is there a way to accomplish this using Airtable’s formula fields or some other method? Any help would be appreciated.

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While Airtable lacks the ability to perform cumulative calculations directly like Excel, there are workarounds. I faced a similar issue when trying to build a project management database. Instead of manual updates, I found scripting within Airtable’s Automations helpful, allowing for cumulative totals without exporting data. Alternatively, using tools like Zapier can create automated solutions, though they may require more technical knowledge. Some users find it easier to manage totals in Excel, considering Airtable’s limitations in this area.