COUNTIF function
Counts the number of cells within a range that meet the given criteria
Counts the number of cells within a range that meet the given criteria.
Syntax
COUNTIF(range, criteria)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| range | Yes | The cells to test against the criterion. Text labels are counted when they match. Blank cells and empty text follow the chosen criterion.A1:A20 |
| criteria | Yes | A number, expression, cell reference, or text string that determines which cells will be counted.
For example, you can use a number like 32, a comparison like ">32", a cell like B4, or a word like "apples".
COUNTIF uses only a single criteria. Use COUNTIFS if you want to use multiple criteria.">5" |
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Count records in one region
=COUNTIF(C2:C6,"East")Count records in one region. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.
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COUNTIF · top-level call
=COUNTIF(C2:C6,"East")1 / 2 · range
The cells to test against the criterion. Text labels are counted when they match. Blank cells and empty text follow the chosen criterion.
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