Assuming your data starts in cell A1, enter this formula in B1 and copy down
as needed:

=COUNTIF(A$1:A1,A1)

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Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"klh84" wrote in message
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I am trying to place a number next to an item for every time it appears,
any
suggestions?

ex:
apple 1
orange 1
grape 1
apple 2
apple 3
orange 2
kiwi 1