Exasperated!

i8ig

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I have used the following formula in several cells and it works in all but one. =countif(F:F,"Thompson") When I use it as: =countif(F:F,"Rowell") a 0 value is returned even tho when I look at the Function Argument box, this is what I see:

Range: F:F =F:F
Criteria: "Rowell" ="Rowell"

= 9
Counts the number of cells within a rang that meet the given condition.

Range is the range of cells from which you want to count nonblank cells


Formula results = 9

Any idea why it displays 0 instead of 9 in the target cell?
 

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What happens if you select COUNTIF(F:F,"Rowell") in the formula bar and press F9? Do you get 0 or 9?

If it shows 9, you probably just have calculation set to manual (tools --> options --> calculation).

If it shows 0, maybe you misspelled (or have a leading or trailing space in) "Rowell" in the formula?
 
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Hi,

Possibly calculation is set to manual.

Have a look at tools...options...calculation and make sure it's set to automatic.

Dom
 
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If I enter it in the formula bar and press F9 the correct result is displayed. Checked the setting and it is on 'automatic'.
Any other suggestions?
 
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I did as suggested and the cell does reflect the correct count now, however there is no formula in the cell any longer and I really need a formula to continue to tabulate occurances as sheet is added to. Any suggestions?
 
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