108. Counting blank cells with COUNTBLANK

Counting Blank Cells with the COUNTBLANK Function

The **COUNTBLANK** function in Excel is used to count the number of empty cells in a specified range. This is particularly useful for identifying missing data or preparing datasets for analysis.

Syntax of the COUNTBLANK Function


=COUNTBLANK(range)

    
  • range: The range of cells where you want to count blank cells.

Steps to Use the COUNTBLANK Function

  1. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type =COUNTBLANK( followed by the range of cells.
  3. Close the parentheses ) and press Enter to see the result.

Interactive Example: COUNTBLANK Function

Item Value
Entry 1 85
Entry 2
Entry 3
Entry 4 100
Count of Blank Cells Click Calculate

Edit the values in the table above and click "Calculate Blank Cells" to see the COUNTBLANK function in action.

This example demonstrates how the COUNTBLANK function calculates the number of empty cells in a range of cells in Excel.

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