How to Count Checkboxes in Google Sheets | Scribe

    How to Count Checkboxes in Google Sheets

    • Alai Umerez |
    • 10 steps |
    • 19 seconds
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      Select the range where you want to add checkboxes and go to the "Insert" menu in the toolbar
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      From the drop-down menu, select the option "Tick box"
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      Tick the checkboxes according to your preferences
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      Tip! Keep in mind that ticking a checkbox sets its cell value to **TRUE**, while leaving it unticked sets it to **FALSE**. These values can be easily referenced in formulas elsewhere in the sheet
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      Choose the cell where you want to display the total count of checked checkboxes This is where the result of your formula will appear
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      To count the number of unchecked checkboxes in your selected range, use the formula `=COUNTIF(range, TRUE)` Replace range with the actual range of cells containing the checkboxes
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      Press [[Enter]]
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      Choose the cell where you want to display the total count of unchecked (empty) checkboxes This is where the result of your formula will appear
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      To count the number of unchecked checkboxes in your selected range, use the formula `=COUNTIF(range, FALSE)` Replace range with the actual range of cells containing the checkboxes
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      Press [[Enter]]
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      Once you press Enter, you'll be able to see the total number of checkboxes that have been ticked as well as the ones that are still empty