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COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
Table of content
Basic Classification
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
Usage Context
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function
History
Creation Date 📅
Original release date of the Excel functionCreated By 👤
Organization or team responsible for developing the function
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function- Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function- Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
Usage Information
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively
Technical Details
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platformsRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
Evaluation
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function- Fast And Efficient
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.
- Widely Used
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function- Limited To Numbers Only
- Ignores Text Cells
Ratings
Ease of Use Score 📊
User-rated score for function's ease of useVersatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosPerformance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handling
Alternatives to COUNT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than COUNT
🛠 is more reliable than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⚙ performs better than COUNT
🛠 is more reliable than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT
📈 is more versatile than COUNT
⚙ performs better than COUNT
⭐ is rated higher than COUNT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT
📈 is more versatile than COUNT