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COUNTIFS function

Counts the number of cells within a range that meet multiple criteria

Counts the number of cells within a range that meet multiple criteria.

Syntax

COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2], [criteria2])

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
criteria_range1YesThe first range in which to evaluate the associated criteria.A1:A20
criteria1YesThe criteria in the form of a number, expression, cell reference, or text that define which cells will be counted. For example, criteria can be expressed as 32, ">32", B4, "apples", or "32".">10"
criteria_range2No · repeatsAdditional ranges. You can enter up to 127 range.B1:B20
criteria2No · repeatsAdditional associated criteria. You can enter up to 127 criteria."<20"

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Count paid records in one region

=COUNTIFS(C2:C6,"East",E2:E6,"Paid")

Count paid 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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COUNTIFS · top-level call

=COUNTIFS(C2:C6,"East",E2:E6,"Paid")

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The first range in which to evaluate the associated criteria.

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