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COUNT

The COUNT function in Google Sheets returns a count of the number of numeric values in a dataset. This function is useful when you want to determine the total number of numeric values in a range of cells. Learn how to use the COUNT function effectively with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: COUNT(value1, [value2, ...])

Parameters:

  • value1: The first value or range to count.
  • value2, ...: [Optional] Additional values or ranges to count.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using COUNT with individual values:

    • Example: =COUNT(1, 2, 3)
    • Result: 3

  2. Using COUNT with a range of cells:

    • Example: If cells A1 to A10 contain the values 1, 2, "", 4, "", 6, 7, "", 9, 10, then =COUNT(A1:A10) will return 8.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Count the number of sales transactions in a month.
  2. Inventory Management: Determine the total number of items in stock.
  3. Attendance Tracking: Count the number of students present in a class.

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