DCOUNT function
The DCOUNT function is one of the database functions. It is used to count the cells that contain numbers in a field (column) of records in a list or database that match conditions that you specify.
Syntax
DCOUNT(database, field, criteria)
The DCOUNT function has the following arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| database | The range of cells that make up a database. It must contain column headings in the first row. |
| field | An argument that specifies which field (i.e. column) should be used. It can be specified as a number of the necessary column, or the column heading enclosed in quotation marks. |
| criteria | The range of cells that contain conditions. It must contain at least one field name (column heading) and at least one cell below that specifies the condition to be applied to this field in the database. The criteria cell range should not overlap the database range. |
Notes
How to apply the DCOUNT function.
Examples
The figure below displays the result returned by the DCOUNT function.
