In Excel, there are various functions available to count non-blank cells in a range or column. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to using two of the most common functions: COUNTA and SUBTOTAL.

Using COUNTA to Count Non-Blank Cells

1. Select the cell where you want the result.
2. Enter the formula =COUNTA(range) where range is the cell range you want to count. For instance, if you're counting non-blank cells from A1 to A100, you would enter =COUNTA(A1:A100).

3. Press Enter, and the number of non-blank cells in the specified range will be displayed.

4. COUNTA function in Excel

Using SUBTOTAL to Count Non-Blank Cells

1. Select the cell where you want the result.
2. Enter the formula =SUBTOTAL(103, range). The number 103 tells Excel to count non-blank cells, and range is the cell range you want to count.

3. Press Enter. The number of non-blank cells in the specified range will display.

4. SUBTOTAL function in Excel

The COUNTA function counts cells containing any type of information, including error values and empty text (""). On the other hand, SUBTOTAL does not count rows hidden by a filter, giving you more control over which cells are counted.

Boost your Excel efficiency with this guide on how to count non-blank cells using COUNTA and SUBTOTAL. Whether you need to count cells containing data, or you're dealing with large, diverse datasets, these Excel functions are invaluable tools in data analysis.