Why can't I count the number of cells filled with text? For instance,
let's say I have Column A filled with either Coke or Pepsi. Why can't I
just count the number of Coke?


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You can use the COUNTIF function. E.g.,

=COUNTIF(A1:A10,"coke")

This formula will return the number of times 'coke' appears in
range A1:A10.

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Why can't I count the number of cells filled with text? For
instance,
let's say I have Column A filled with either Coke or Pepsi. Why
can't I
just count the number of Coke?


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You can. Say your range is A1:A8.
COUNTIF(A1:A8,"Coke")
HTH Otto
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Why can't I count the number of cells filled with text? For instance,
let's say I have Column A filled with either Coke or Pepsi. Why can't I
just count the number of Coke?


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