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if you want the number of cells that contain the single letter R

=Countif(A5:L31,"R")

if you want the number that contain an R

=Countif(A5:L31,"*R*")

This is not case sensitive.

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Hello all,

Is there a way to count the amount of a specific item "ie.
R" in XL2000. I am presently playing with the =COUNTA
(A5:L31) or =COUNT(A5:L31) functions to no avail

any help is greatly appreciated

cheers
Chris



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