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COUNTA Examples in Excel

Learn COUNTA examples for counting non-empty cells, names, tasks and filled rows.

Updated 2026-06-125 practical examplesCopy-ready

What it does

COUNTA counts cells that are not empty.

Syntax or pattern

=COUNTA(value1, [value2], ...)
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5 practical examples

1

Count filled names

Count non-empty names in a list.

=COUNTA(A2:A100)

Text, numbers and dates are counted.

2

Count submitted tasks

Count rows with any task title.

=COUNTA(Tasks[Task])

Useful for simple task trackers.

3

Count filled survey responses

Count non-empty response cells.

=COUNTA(Survey[Answer])

Counts any visible entry.

4

Count several columns

Count non-empty values in two columns.

=COUNTA(A2:A100,C2:C100)

Works across multiple ranges.

5

Compare filled vs numeric

Use COUNTA beside COUNT.

=COUNTA(B2:B100)-COUNT(B2:B100)

This can reveal text values in a numeric column.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Selecting ranges with different sizes.
  • Using text values where numbers are required.
  • Forgetting how blanks and hidden rows are treated.

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FAQ

Can this formula use Excel Tables?

Yes. Structured references often make summary formulas easier to read.

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