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Count non-empty cells with COUNTA in Google Sheets

Complete “Count non-empty cells with COUNTA” in Google Sheets.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 22 seconds

Quick answer

Complete “Count non-empty cells with COUNTA” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

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Count non-empty cells with COUNTAComplete “Count non-empty cells with COUNTA” in Google Sheets.

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Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

The sheet reflects count non-empty cells with counta.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects count non-empty cells with counta.

Video transcript

Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Count non-empty cells with COUNTA. Complete “Count non-empty cells with COUNTA” in Google Sheets.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The sheet reflects count non-empty cells with counta.