COUNTIF function - Function that counts the number of cells in a data table that meet certain conditions in Excel
The following article introduces you to the COUNTIF function - one of the functions in the statistical function group is very popular in Excel.
COUNTIF function - Function that counts the number of cells in a data table that meet certain conditions in Excel Picture 1
Description: The function does a count of cells in a data table that meet certain conditions.
Syntax: COUNTIF (range, criteria)
Inside:
- range: Range you want to count, is a required parameter.
- criteria: The condition that identifies a cell or reference to be counted, which is a required parameter.
Attention:
- For conditional strings longer than 255 characters -> the function returns the wrong value.
- When the function refers to a closed cell or sheet -> the function returns the #VALUE! Error value
- For data that is text, enter a value without leading spaces.
For example:
Calculate the total number of items described in the table below:
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1. Calculating the total number of items with unit price of 25000.
- In the cell to calculate, enter the formula : = COUNTIF (D6: D10, "= 25000")
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- Press Enter -> item number with unit price of 25000 is:
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2. Calculate the total number of items as apples.
- In the cell to calculate enter the formula: = COUNTIF (C6: C10, "= Apple *")
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- Press Enter -> total number of apple items in the data table is:
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3. Calculate the total number of fruit products except apples.
- In the cell to calculate, enter the formula: = COUNTIF (C6: C10, "<> Apple *")
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- Press Enter -> total number of fruit items except apples is:
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Above are instructions and some specific examples when using the COUNTIF function in Excel.
Good luck!
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