COUNTIFS function

Excel COUNTIFS Function is a powerful tool that helps you count the number of cells in a range that meets multiple criteria. It’s like counting items in a store that meet specific conditions, making it handy for various data analysis tasks.

Syntax

COUNTIFS(range1, criteria1, [range2], [criteria2], …)

Arguments

range1	The first range of cells where you want to apply the first criteria.
criteria1	The condition you want to apply to range1.
[range2]	(Optional) Another range of cells where you want to apply a second criteria.
[criteria2]	(Optional) The condition you want to apply to range2.
[range3], [criteria3], …	You can continue adding ranges and criteria as needed.

How to use

To use the COUNTIFS function, follow these steps:

1. Select the cell where you want to display the result of your count.
2. Start the formula with =COUNTIFS(.
3. Specify the first range and its criteria, like range1 and criteria1.
4. If you have additional criteria, separate them with commas. For example, range2 and criteria2.
5. You can continue adding more ranges and criteria if needed.
6. Close the function with a closing parenthesis ) and press Enter.

Here are a couple of examples to illustrate how to use COUNTIFS:

This formula counts the number of cells in the range A1:A5 that are greater than 50.

This formula counts the cells where column B is “Red” and column C is “Large” in the respective rows.

Additional information

Excel COUNTIFS function is a versatile tool for advanced data analysis. You can use it to count cells meeting specific criteria across multiple ranges. It’s commonly used in tasks like sales analysis, data filtering, and more. If you need a refresher on any Excel terms, you can visit Microsoft Excel’s official support site for additional resources.