COUNTBLANK Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice

Learn the Excel COUNTBLANK function: Counts blank cells. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.

Syntax

=COUNTBLANK(range)

Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.

Worked example

RowA: EmployeeB: CollectionC: TargetD: Notes
2Amit4500050000OK
3Priya6200060000
4Ravi3800045000Review
5Neha5500055000
=COUNTBLANK(D2:D5)

Expected result: 2

Column D is intentionally present because COUNTBLANK checks the Notes cells.

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Questions and answers

How can I practise COUNTBLANK?

Use the focused ten-question COUNTBLANK lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.

Which Excel version supports COUNTBLANK?

Check the function documentation for your Excel version and platform. The browser simulator implements selected behavior and does not reproduce every Excel feature.

Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?

No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.

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