=COUNTIF(A:A,"X")

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HTH

RP
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"Susie Harris" wrote in message
...
I need to sum up the number of "Xs" in a column. I would be extremely
grateful if someone could help me with the formula. I cannot seem to get
one
to work. We are using Excel 2003.

Thank you.
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Susie Harris
Operations Manager
Environmental Education Association of Washington