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How to count non-blank cells in Excel and Google Sheets
Excel & Google Sheets
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Step by step
- 1Choose a cell for the count.
- 2Enter =COUNTA(A2:A100) to count all non-empty cells in the range.
- 3Use COUNT instead if you only want cells containing numbers.
Tips
- A formula that returns "" looks blank but COUNTA still counts it — use COUNTIF(range, "<>") to exclude those.
- COUNTBLANK does the opposite: it counts the empty cells.
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between COUNT and COUNTA?
COUNT counts only numeric cells; COUNTA counts every non-empty cell, including text and formula results.