
Determining how many items are in various
categories
It is possible to use different solutions to come up with the solution
for this task, including Pivot tables and the SUBTOTAL, COUNTIF,
or DCOUNTA functions. Here we use the DCOUNTA function.
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To count all items in the Components category:
1. Using the data shown in Figure 14-41, select cell C4.
2. Type Components.
3. Select cell C5.
4. Type the formula =DCOUNTA($A$7:$E$52,C7,
$A$3:$E$4).
5. Press <Enter>.
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Figure 14-41