How to Use the SHEETS Function in Excel

This guide explains how to use SHEETS Function in Excel, including its syntax, required arguments, practical examples, and common errors.

Description: The function returns the number of pages in a reference. Support functions from Excel 2013 onwards.

Syntax: SHEETS (reference)

Inside:

- reference: A reference to find the page number, is the required parameter.

Attention:

- SHEETS function includes all worksheets, along with all types of macro pages, charts.

- If the reference value is not valid -> the function returns the #REF! Error value

- SHEET function should not be used in the object model because that model already has similar features.

- In case of omitting reference parameter, the function returns the total number of pages in the current working window.

For example:

Calculate the number of pages in a reference described in the table below:

- In the cell to calculate enter the formula : = SHEETS (C6)

- Press Enter -> return value is:

- Similarly copying the formula for the remaining values results:

- In case of omitting reference parameter -> function returns the total number of sheets of the current working window.

Above are instructions and some specific examples when using SHEETS function in Excel.

Good luck!