109. Using COUNTIF for conditional counting
Using COUNTIF for Conditional Counting
The **COUNTIF** function in Excel is used to count the number of cells in a range that meet a specific condition (criteria). It is ideal for data analysis, allowing users to quickly filter and count data based on defined conditions.
Syntax of the COUNTIF Function
=COUNTIF(range, criteria)
- range: The range of cells to evaluate.
- criteria: The condition to count cells (e.g., "<50", ">100", "=85").
Steps to Use the COUNTIF Function
- Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
- Type
=COUNTIF(
followed by the range and condition. - Close the parentheses
)
and press Enter to see the result.
Interactive Example: COUNTIF Function
Item | Value |
---|---|
Entry 1 | 85 |
Entry 2 | 90 |
Entry 3 | 75 |
Entry 4 | 60 |
Criteria | >80 |
Count of Matching Values | Click Calculate |
Edit the values and criteria in the table above, then click "Calculate Count" to see the COUNTIF function in action.
This example demonstrates how the COUNTIF function evaluates a range of cells against a condition to calculate the count of matching values.
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