When your list has many formulas, or if a cell in the list is changed
after an AutoFilter has been applied, the Status Bar may show "Filter
Mode" instead of a count of the visible records.

The following MSKB article has information:

The AutoFilter status bar displays the "Filter Mode" message in Excel
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=213886

And there are a couple of workarounds he
http://www.contextures.com/xlautofilter02.html#Count

SCOOBYDOO wrote:
Hi, I used to be able to see the total number of instances in the bottom left
of my screen when I had sorted a column using autofilter. This display seems
to have disappeared and I can not figure out how to get it back - anyone able
to help?

Many thanks


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Debra Dalgleish
Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List
http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html