Performing quick takeoff

To perform quick takeoff:

1. Open the Quick Takeoff window.

   • On the ribbon, from the Takeoff group on the Takeoff tab, click Quick.
   • In classic view, select Takeoff menu > Quick Takeoff or click on the toolbar.

2. (optional) You can sort the item list in a different order.

   For more information, see Sorting a list.

3. (optional) Locate the item in the list.

   For more information, see Finding a specific entry in a list.

4. (optional) Select the item and take it off. You can double-click (or drag and drop) the item to take it off. The item appears at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Take off additional items in the same manner. Use standard Microsoft Windows selection methods to select multiple items in the list.

5. Enter or calculate the item takeoff quantities. To calculate quantities you can:

   • Use the calculator.

     For more information, see Using the calculator to calculate the takeoff quantity for an item.

   • Use formulas.

     For more information, see Using formulas to calculate item takeoff quantities.