=SUMPRODUCT(--(A2:A200="hello"),--(B2:B200="morning"))

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HTH

Bob

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"nik" wrote in message
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I need a formula that will count based on 2 criteria. For example: if one
column has words with only "hello" and "bye".. while another column says
"morning" and goodnight".

How do i create a formula that counts everyone column with a combination
of
"hello" and "morning"?