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The COUNTBLANK() Function Knowledgebase  

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

  • The syntax for the function is COUNTBLANK (range).

The argument for the function "range" 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 COUNTBLAK function checks elements in the "range" to see if they contain entries. If an argument contains NO entry it is counted and added to the cumulative total of blank cells.

  • For example: COUNTBALNK({3,8,4,"",2,0,0}) = 3.

This is beacuse there are 1 element in the "range" does NOT contain a recognized entry the "" (zero is a recognized cell entry).


How to use the COUNTBLANK() function:

  • Type " =COUNTBLANK( ".
  • Enter the reference coordinates for the "range", "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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