COUNTBLANK in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS COUNTBLANK is a spreadsheet function for counting blank cells in a selected range; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

COUNTBLANK is a built-in function in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows. It is used to count blank cells in a selected range, which helps with data checks, worksheet cleanup, and spreadsheet analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Enter the COUNTBLANK function and count blank cells quickly.
Fill in range references with syntax prompts for common calculation tasks.
Use cross-worksheet references and nested formulas for combined analysis.
Update results automatically when source data changes.

This function is useful for data entry review, report validation, blank-value checks, and formula-based analysis in spreadsheets.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula calculation; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related features
Other	You need to open WPS Spreadsheet files and have permission to edit cells and enter formulas

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, launch Spreadsheet, and confirm that you can enter COUNTBLANK from the Formulas tab or the formula bar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	COUNTBLANK can be entered directly in WPS Spreadsheet to count blank cells in a range, with support for cross-worksheet references, nested formulas, and automatic recalculation.	Excel provides the COUNTBLANK function to count empty cells in a range.	Google Sheets provides COUNTBLANK to return the number of empty cells in a range, and it notes that empty strings are also treated as blank cells.	Notion formulas support `empty()` to test whether a value is empty, and table calculations include Count empty for properties, but it does not provide a spreadsheet COUNTBLANK function with the same workflow.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides calculated fields that update dynamically based on form input, which fits form logic rather than spreadsheet blank-cell counting.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct COUNTBLANK workflow in spreadsheet files and supports cross-sheet references and nested formulas for routine data checks.	Compared with WPS: Excel also provides COUNTBLANK for spreadsheet-based blank-cell counting.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also provides COUNTBLANK and explicitly states that empty strings are counted as blank.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on database properties and formula logic, so blank-value handling differs from spreadsheet function workflows.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on dynamic form-field calculations instead of worksheet range analysis.
Official Source	—	COUNTBLANK function	COUNTBLANK	Formula syntax & functions	Add calculated fields to a form

Overall Conclusion: For spreadsheet work that requires direct blank-cell counting, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide closely related function-based workflows. Notion and Adobe are better suited to database or form scenarios, while WPS fits everyday spreadsheet review and formula analysis on Windows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How COUNTBLANK Helps
1	Count missing entries	Data entry staff	It is hard to see how many cells are still empty	Use COUNTBLANK to count blank cells in a selected range
2	Check report completeness	Finance and operations teams	Key columns need to be reviewed before submission	Apply COUNTBLANK to important columns for a quick check
3	Combine with other formulas	Spreadsheet analysts	Blank-cell counts need to be included in broader calculations	Use COUNTBLANK inside nested formulas
4	Review data across worksheets	Multi-sheet users	Data is spread across different worksheets	Use cross-worksheet references to count blank cells in target ranges

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Enter and calculate the COUNTBLANK function	✅	✅
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅	✅
Additional advanced office and value-added features	Available within the free scope shown on the product page	Includes more membership benefits and advanced features

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Routine blank-cell counting and basic spreadsheet calculation	Free	COUNTBLANK itself has no membership restriction and works for regular counting tasks
Long-term use with broader advanced office needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced features, templates, or extended services

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