Welcome to this tutorial on how to use the COUNTBLANK function in Google Sheets. This function is quite helpful when you need to count the number of empty cells in a range of cells in Google Sheets.
COUNTBLANK function returns the count of empty cells in the specified ranges. However, it does not count empty cells with spaces. The format of the COUNTBLANK function formula is straightforward. Value 1 is the range to count for blank cells, and value 2 and subsequent values are optional. If a second range is specified, COUNTBLANK returns the total count of blank cells in the two ranges.
The objective of using the COUNTBLANK function is to get the number of unpaid conference registrations by counting blank cells in the payment status column. To use the COUNTBLANK function, type =COUNTBLANK, select COUNTBLANK for value 1, and select the range to count for blank cells.
For example, if you need to get the total count of empty cells in highlighted ranges, you can use the COUNTBLANK function formula.
Type =COUNTBLANK and select COUNTBLANK for value 1. Then select the two ranges and separate them with a comma for value 2.
That’s it! You now know how to use the COUNTBLANK function in Google Sheets. It’s a handy tool that helps you count the number of empty cells in a range of cells quickly and easily.