Want to do COUNTIF if length of cell is greater than 0

[doofusboy]

Looking for formula syntax and drawing a blank....any assistance appreciated!

something like = COUNTIF(MyRangeName,if individual cell length > 0)

 

[Andrew Poulsom]

Can't you just use COUNTA?

 

[Scott Huish]

If you need to not count formula blanks:

=SUMPRODUCT(--(A1:A10<>""))

 

[doofusboy]

Thanks for your replies.

andrew - I have formulas in each cell of my named range that may return "" so COUNTA sees all cells as 'non-empty'

HOTPEPPER - exactly what I needed; thank you very much!

 

[doofusboy]

HOTPEPPER, or anyone for that matter, could you please explain the double-dash syntax included in the solution you offered? I have seen this before, but do not understand it or why or when it should be used.

 

[MisterBates]

the double-dash --(..) syntax converts an array of TRUE/FALSE values to an array of 1/0 values ready for summing by sumproduct

 

[doofusboy]

Thanks for the education and clearly stated explanation MisterBates, it's appreciated.

 

[ehstumpf]

That is an awesome solution. And yes, nice and clear.

 

[Silverback1992]

Hello.

Does that sumproduct method equal to: counta - countblank of said range?

 

[Scott Huish]

No, see below:

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