Microsoft Excel allows you to crunch massive quantities of data easily through the use of functions. Sometimes you need to know the number of actual data points without counting blank cells.

How do I count multiple items in Excel pre-365? For users who are using an earlier version of Excel than Excel 365, you’ll have to work a bit harder for the same results.

Launch Excel and open one of your documents. Locate the status bar at the bottom of the window. Right-click that status bar to display a list of options. Click the "Count" option to place a ...

In Microsoft Excel, you are not just able to count characters in a single/multiple cell, but also specific characters in a cell or range of cells.