COUNT function
Counts how many cells contain numbers. Text and empty cells are skipped.
Syntax
=COUNT(value1, [value2], …)
| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
value1 | A cell or range to count numbers in. |
value2, …optional | More cells or ranges. |
Example
=COUNT(B2:B20)
How many cells in B2:B20 hold a number. A cell saying “absent” is not counted.
Try itType =COUNT( in E2 and click cells to fill in the arguments.
Click a cell, then type. Right-click for rows, columns, sort and filter.
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Price
Date
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Apples
12
$0.50
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Bananas
30
$0.25
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8
$3.20
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Dates
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$2.75
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Figs
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$1.90
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