Excel - IF Function Problem - Expert Solution

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I need an excel formula to let me know, the # of cells where column B is blank but only if column A has content. Can you help me out with that? A B 1.Name Cruise 2. Job 3.
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Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:20
Welcome to excel got it pro
User 26/02/2018 - 05:20
ok thank you
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:21
Please gimme a couple of minutes.
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:30
I have the solution.
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:30
=countifs(A2:A7,"<>"&"",B2:B7,"") here is the formula.
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:31
First it will count the non empty cells in column A with A2:A7,"<>"&"" then it will check column B for empty cells with B2:B7,""
User 26/02/2018 - 05:31
Thank you so much for your help....much appreciated
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:32
My pleasure.
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:32
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Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:32
After that you would be asked to rate me.
User 26/02/2018 - 05:32
ok thanks again so much
User 26/02/2018 - 05:32
ok
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:32
I would appreciate a 5 star rating. :)
User 26/02/2018 - 05:32
absolutely :)
User 26/02/2018 - 05:32
have a great day
Excelchat Expert 26/02/2018 - 05:32
Thanks for trying excel got it it pro. Have a great day!

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