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To illustrate the effectiveness of the COUNTBLANK function, let's analyze a simple example where a user is managing a spreadsheet of 1,086 albums. The goal is to see how many of these albums still need a rating.
To do this, navigate to an empty cell—say G7—and input the formula:
=COUNTBLANK(E2:E186)
After hitting enter, the user quickly discovers that nearly 600 albums are awaiting their ratings. As they begin rating albums one by one, the COUNTBLANK formula helps track the remaining albums that need attention, effortlessly updating the count to reflect progress.
Applying COUNTBLANK to Different Scenarios
The utility of COUNTBLANK isn't limited to tracking ratings in music lists; it extends to various other contexts, such as education and training.