How to Use the COUNTBLANK Function in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use COUNTBLANK through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and follow each entry point and step sequence.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create a formula field and call COUNTBLANKFree
22. Review the COUNTBLANK argument formatFree
33. Use COUNTBLANK to count blank cellsFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a formula field and call COUNTBLANK

Entry point: Add Field → Formula

  1. Open the multidimensional table that you want to edit.
  2. Click Add Field.
  3. Select Formula as the field type.
  4. Enter a formula that includes COUNTBLANK in the formula editor.
  5. Click Confirm and check whether the result appears in the new field.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new formula field appears in the table.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the formula or adjust the referenced range.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not choose the Formula field type first, you may not be able to enter the function.
  • Environment note: If the online table loads slowly, wait until the editor is fully available before typing.

2. Review the COUNTBLANK argument format

Entry point: Formula Editor → Function Library → COUNTBLANK

  1. Open the formula editor in your multidimensional table.
  2. Open the function library or function description area.
  3. Select COUNTBLANK to review its syntax.
  4. Confirm the argument position and reference format.
  5. Enter the target range in the formula.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the COUNTBLANK function name and argument format.
  • Next action available: You can complete the formula entry with the correct syntax.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: An incorrect range reference can cause the formula to return an error or an unexpected result.
  • Environment note: Field names and reference styles can vary slightly across table structures.

3. Use COUNTBLANK to count blank cells

Entry point: Formula Field → Enter a sample formula

  1. Create or select a formula field.
  2. Enter a sample formula such as =COUNTBLANK(target range).
  3. Check whether the target range covers the cells you want to count.
  4. Save the formula and review the returned result.
  5. If needed, combine COUNTBLANK with other functions afterward.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The formula field returns the number of blank cells.
  • Next action available: The result updates as the source data changes.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the counted range is too large or the wrong field is selected, the result may not match expectations.
  • Environment note: For more complex combined formulas, verify the COUNTBLANK result on its own first.