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Excel ROWS Function

ROWS Function

How to use the ROWS Function (WS)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel ROWS function with syntax and examples.

SUMMARY:

The Excel ROWS function returns the count of rows in a given reference.

For example,

  • ROWS(A1:C3) returns 3, since the range A1:C3 contains 3 rows.

PURPOSE:

To get the number of rows in an array or reference.

RETURN VALUE:

The ROWS function returns number of rows. It returns a numeric value.

SYNTAX:

=ROWS(array)

ARGUMENTS:

The ROWS function syntax has the following arguments:

  • Array: Required. An array or array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of rows.
    • A reference to a cell or range of cells.
    • Use the ROWS function to get the row count for a given reference or range.

REMARKS:

You can also use the ROWS function to get a row count for an array constant:

  • Array can be a range or a reference to a single contiguous group of cells.
  • Array can be an array constant or an array created by another formula.

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