Formulas->Function Library->More Functions ->Statistical-> COUNTA

Exam 77-882: Microsoft Excel 2010 Core

5. Applying Formulas and Functions

5.1. Create formulas: Use SUM, COUNT, COUNTA, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX: COUNTA

 

The CountA Function

The Count Function counts numbers.

 

The CountA Function counts the number of cells, or variables, that are in a range. CountA can count any type of information such as names (text), values, even cells with error messages in them.

 

Neither Count or CountA add up the empty (Null) cells.

 

1. Try It: Use the CountA Function

Select Cell D10.

Go to Formulas -> Function Library.

Go to More Functions-> Statistical.

Click on COUNTA.

 

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