Counting text inputs

[Brown]

I have a column (about 37 cells) and I have one of three things in the column, EXC, MET, DNM. I am wanting to total the number of each in a separate cell below the column. I have a cell set up for each, and I just need the total of each to find its way in that cell, so I can use that number for a different part of my spreadsheet.
Thank you for the help!
Brown

 

[Jonmo1]

If A1:A37 is your original column
and B1:B3 is your range setup for each of the 3 items...

In C1: =COUNTIF($A$1:$A$37,$B1)
Fill down to C3

Hope that helps.

 

[JoeMo]

Take a look at the COUNTIF function.

 

[Brown]

Thanks I will try it right now, you guys are fast!