Count checked boxes in Google Sheets
In C2, enter exactly =COUNTIF(B2:B5,TRUE) so it counts the checked boxes.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsIn C2, enter exactly =COUNTIF(B2:B5,TRUE) so it counts the checked boxes.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Count checked boxesIn C2, enter exactly =COUNTIF(B2:B5,TRUE) so it counts the checked boxes.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.
Expected result
C2 contains the requested formula and displays 3.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Re-select C2 and repeat the final action. C2 contains the requested formula and displays 3.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Done | Checked count |
| Draft brief | true | |
| Review copy | false | |
| Publish page | true | |
| Send report | true |
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 checked boxes. In C2, enter exactly =COUNTIF(B2:B5,TRUE) so it counts the checked boxes.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- C2 contains the requested formula and displays 3.