You're welcome.

Biff

"Leoski" wrote in message
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Thanks - that answer saved what hair I have left!

"T. Valko" wrote:

When you manually type in the formula are you typing the { } ?

Don't type the { }. Just type the formula:

=SUM(IF((A2:A7="Buchanan")+(A2:A7="Dodsworth"),1,0 ))

Then, instead of hitting the ENTER key use the key combination of
CTRL,SHIFT,ENTER. Excel will then add the braces { } automatically.

Another way to write that formula that does not require array entry (just
hit ENTER):

=COUNTIF(A2:A7,"Buchanan")+COUNTIF(A2:A7,"Dodswort h")

Biff

"Leoski" wrote in message
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Microsoft has an example of how to count how often multiple text values
occur
by using the SUM and IF fuctions. The example formula is:
{=SUM(IF((A2:A7="Buchanan")+(A2:A7="Dodsworth"),1, 0))}
Copying and pasting the sample table and formulas work fine - since
array
formulas I pressed F2 then Shift+Ctrl+Enter. Formula works. But if I
type
in the exact formula (not copy & paste), it won't work. The F2 key
does
not
highlight it. The Evaluate Formula tool says my formula contains a
constant
- but it is identical to the copied one that works. What am I doing
wrong?
Thank you