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ROWS

Returns the number of rows in a specified array or range.

LookupROWS(range)

ROWS

The ROWS function in Google Sheets returns the number of rows in a specified array or range.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ROWS(range)

Parameters:

  • range: The array or range for which you want to count the number of rows.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ROWS with a range of cells:
    • Example: If A1:A5 has 5 rows, then =ROWS(A1:A5) will return 5.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Count the number of rows in a dataset.
  2. Data Validation: Verify if the number of rows in a range matches a specific criteria.
  3. Array Manipulation: Determine the size of an array by counting the rows.

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