COUNTBLANK Formula

Counts how many values in the range are empty.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=COUNTBLANK([range...])
[range...]
Required: No

Optional argument used by the COUNTBLANK formula.

Examples for the countblank formula

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

COUNTBLANK syntax pattern

=COUNTBLANK([range...])

Use this COUNTBLANK pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

COUNTBLANK in a worksheet

=COUNTBLANK([A2:A10...])

Counts how many values in the range are empty.

When to use COUNTBLANK

Use COUNTBLANK when you need to count how many values in the range are empty.

  • Summarize ranges with counts, averages, variance, and standard deviation.
  • Build quick descriptive statistics.

How COUNTBLANK works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, COUNTBLANK follows the syntax COUNTBLANK([range...]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common COUNTBLANK mistakes

Most COUNTBLANK issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.

  • Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
  • Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
  • Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.

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COUNTBLANK formula FAQ

What does the countblank formula do?

COUNTBLANK counts how many values in the range are empty.

What is the syntax for COUNTBLANK?

The syntax is COUNTBLANK([range...]). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

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Yes. Quadratic AI can write a COUNTBLANK formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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