How to Use the COUNTBLANK Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This how-to guide includes 1 operation topic for COUNTBLANK on Windows, and all 1 topic is available without membership; use the index below to jump to the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Use the COUNTBLANK functionFree

How-to Guide

1. Use the COUNTBLANK function

Entry point: Formulas tab → formula bar

  1. Open WPS Spreadsheet and select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type = in the formula bar or directly in the selected cell.
  3. Type COUNTBLANK( and review the syntax prompt that appears.
  4. Enter the cell range or reference that you want to count.
  5. Type the closing parenthesis ) and press Enter.
  6. Check the returned result in the cell. When the source data changes, the result recalculates automatically.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The result cell shows the number of blank cells in the selected range.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the reference range, copy the formula, or combine it with other functions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not start with =, the content is treated as plain text.
  • Parameter check: Make sure the entered reference is a valid cell or range.
  • Result interpretation: The returned value depends on the selected range and updates when the range or source data changes.