ROWS Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice
Learn the Excel ROWS function: Returns the number of rows in a range. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.
Syntax
=ROWS(array)
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
| Row | A: Employee | B: Value | C: Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Amit | 45000 | Active |
| 3 | Priya | 62000 | Active |
| 4 | Ravi | 38000 | Closed |
| 5 | Neha | 55000 | Active |
=ROWS(A2:A100)
Expected result: 99
This compact MIS-style table is prepared for ROWS. Read the headers before building the formula.
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Questions and answers
How can I practise ROWS?
Use the focused ten-question ROWS 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 ROWS?
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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