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COUNT with Multiple Criteria

How to use COUNT with multiple conditions and criteria.

What is COUNT?

Returns the count of numeric values in a dataset.

Syntax

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

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understand the arguments — COUNT requires specific inputs. Review the syntax above and make sure you understand each argument.
2. Set up your data — Organize your data with clear headers and consistent formatting before applying the formula.
3. Write the formula — Start typing =COUNT( in any cell and Google Sheets will show you the argument hints.
4. Test with sample data — Verify the output matches your expectations before applying to your full dataset.
5. Handle errors — Wrap in IFERROR() to gracefully handle edge cases: =IFERROR(COUNT(...), "N/A")

Expert Tips

Only counts numbers. Use COUNTA for all non-empty cells or COUNTBLANK for empty cells.

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