Excel COUNT vs COUNTA Explained | Count Numbers and Text in Excel

In this Excel tutorial, you will learn how to use the COUNT and COUNTA functions and understand the key difference between them. These two Excel functions are commonly used when working with datasets to quickly count values in a range. In this video, I explain: • How the COUNT function counts only numeric values • How the COUNTA function counts all non-empty cells (including text) • The key difference between COUNT and COUNTA • Practical examples to help beginners understand when to use each function If you are learning Excel for data analysis, reporting, or everyday spreadsheet tasks, understanding these functions will make working with data much easier. This video is part of my Excel Fundamentals series, where I explain Excel concepts step-by-step for beginners. 📌 Subscribe for more tutorials on Excel, Data Analytics, and data skills.