=SUMPRODUCT(--(LEFT(A1:A20,1)="5"))

counts those items starting with 5

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RP
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"Denise" wrote in message
...
I have a spreadsheet that is used by multiple users. I need to see if
there
is a way to separate floor numbers and room numbers.

Example:
In column "D" there will be:

5012-2
6004
7012-3
6004-02
ICUD
3014a

The floor number is the first number in the column. I need to see if this
can be separated to 5th floor, 6th floor, ICU (which may also be listed as
3014, 3012 etc. or ICU). I need to have a formula to count the number
that
went to the 5th floor, 6th, etc.

I thought that if there is a formula to enter to separate the floors
instead
of adding another column and having everyone enter the floor that would be
easier.

Hope this makes sense.