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The COUNT() Function Knowledgebase  

The COUNT() function returns the total number of recognized values in the range of arguments.

  • The syntax for the function is COUNT (value1,value2,...value_n).

The argument for the function "value1, value2....value_n" can be a series of up to 30 values, a referenced range of cells, an array or a named range. In addition the function can accepts logical values when typed in directly.

The COUNT function checks the arguments to see if they contain entries. If an argument contains a recognized numeric entry (or direct logical entry) it is counted and added to the cummulative total of non blank cells.

  • For example: COUNT({3,8,FALSE,6,2,0,7}) = 7.

This is beacuse there are 7 arguments in the each with a recognized numerical values.


How to use the COUNT() function:

  • Type " =COUNT( ".
  • Enter the reference coordinates for the "values", "B2:B8".
  • Type " ) " then press the "Enter" key.

 



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Note: Referenced cells or array elements that are empty, contain text or logical values are ignored by the COUNT function. However cells with a value of zero are included in the calculation. To view the rsult as a percentage reformat the cell. In the menu bar go to Format > Cells. Then in the "Formatting cells" window select "Number" tab choose "Percentage" and then press the "OK" buton. [How to format cells as percentages knowledgebase].



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