Count Unique Values in Excel Using COUNTIF COUNTIF Function is a pre-built integrated function in excel that is categorized under statistical function. COUNTIF function counts the cells based on the condition you mention in the formula. It’s an advanced or upgraded version of COUNT function.
Another thing we asked ourselves was, how do you count unique values without blank cells in Excel?
Like the all-in-one formula above, this formula is dynamic and will adapt when data is added or removed from the original range. To count unique values while ignoring blank cells, you can add the FILTER function like this: This approach is explained in more detail here. You can also filter unique values with criteria.
To count the number of unique values in a range of cells, you can use a formula based on the COUNTIF and SUMPRODUCT functions. In the example show, the formula in F6 is: = SUMPRODUCT(1 / COUNTIF( B5:. B14, B5:. B14 )) With Excel 365, you can use a simpler and faster formula based on UNIQUE.
How to count the number of unique values in an array?
We use the COUNTIF function. For example, to count the number of 5’s, use the following function. To count the unique values (don’t be overwhelmed), we add the SUM function, 1/, and replace 5 with A1:A6. Note: The formula bar indicates that this is an array formula by enclosing it in curly braces {}.
How to find duplicate values in a list in Excel?
On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Conditional Formatting. Select a formatting style and click OK. Excel highlights the duplicate names. Note: select Unique from the first drop-down list to highlight the unique names.
Find and remove duplicates
Select the cells you want to check for duplicates. Note: Excel can’t highlight duplicates in the Values area of a Pivot, and table report. In the box next to values with, pick the formatting you want to apply to the duplicate values, and then click OK.
To select duplicate records without column headers, select the first (upper-left) cell, and press Ctrl + Shift + End to extend the selection to the last cell. In most cases, the above shortcuts work fine and select filtered (visible) rows only.
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How do I check for duplicates in a PivotTable?
1 Select the cells you want to check for duplicates. 2 Note: Excel can’t highlight duplicates in the Values area of a Pivot, and table report. 4 In the box next to values with, pick the formatting you want to apply to the duplicate values, and then click OK.