A statistical function that counts the number of cells in a range that contains numbers.

Excel has a statistical function called COUNT. This function aids in counting both the number of parameters and the number of cells that contain numbers. Additionally, it counts the elements of any given array. In Excel, it was first introduced in 2000.

If we want to keep track of the number of cells in a particular range, it is helpful as a financial analyst when reviewing data.

Formula of COUNT in excel online, 2016 and 2019:

=COUNT(value1, value2….)

Value1 is the initial item, cell reference, or range for which we want to count numbers (mandatory argument).Value2... (optional parameter) - We can specify up to 255 extra items, cell references, or ranges to count numbers in.Keep in mind that this function will just count numbers and disregard all other input.How to use COUNT in excel:Let's look at a few instances to better understand how this function is used:Example 1:Let's examine the outcomes we obtain using the information below:

As was already said, the function just counted integers and ignored text or formula problems.The Excel findings we obtained are displayed below:

Example 2 of using COUNT in excel:Assume we imported data and want to see how many cells contain numbers. The following information is provided:

Using the formula COUNT, we can count the cells that contain numeric data (B4:B16).

The outcome is 3, as displayed below:

Fully programmed is the COUNT function. It returns the result as depicted above after counting the number of cells in a range that contain numbers.Let's say we apply the COUNT formula (B5:B17,345). The outcome will be as follows:

Given that B10 has 345 in the specified range, you might be curious. What makes the function return 4 then?The COUNT function, which counts all numbers after putting all formula values side by side, is the cause for this. Since the range is unrelated to the number 345, it cannot be used. As a result, the numbers for the two values in the formula will be added.Things to remember while using COUNT in excel:Use of the COUNTA function is recommended if we want to count logical values.The COUNT function family includes the function in question. The COUNT function comes in five different forms: COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK, COUNTIF, and COUNTIFS.If we wish to just count numbers that match a set of criteria, we must use the COUNTIF or COUNTIFS function.Use COUNTIF if you want to count based on a set of conditions.The logical values TRUE or FALSE are not counted by the COUNT function.Note: This above written article is an attempt to show you how to use COUNT function in excel online, 2016 and 2019, in both windows and mac.You just need to have a little understanding of how and which way things work and you are good to go. With having this basic knowledge or information of how to use it, you can also access and use different other options on excel or spreadsheet. Also, it is very similar to Word or Document. So, in a way, if you learn one thing, like Excel, you can automatically learn how to use Word as well because both of them are very similar in so many ways. If you want to know more about WPS Office, you can download WPS Office to access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint for free.