COUNTBLANK function in Google Sheets
In cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate COUNTBLANK: =COUNTBLANK(D2:D5).
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsIn cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate COUNTBLANK: =COUNTBLANK(D2:D5).
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
COUNTBLANK functionIn cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate COUNTBLANK: =COUNTBLANK(D2:D5).
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
G2 contains the requested COUNTBLANK formula and displays 4.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Re-select G2 and repeat the final action. G2 contains the requested COUNTBLANK formula and displays 4.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Region | Status | Score | Notes | ||
| North | Open | 8 | |||
| South | Closed | 5 | |||
| East | Open | 2 | |||
| West | Closed | 9 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- COUNTBLANK function. In cell G2, enter exactly this formula to demonstrate COUNTBLANK: =COUNTBLANK(D2:D5).
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- G2 contains the requested COUNTBLANK formula and displays 4.