Easily count all distinct values in a range in Excel
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A combination of the SUM or SUMPRODUCT function and the COUNTIF functions can help to count all distinct values (all the different values) in a list in Excel. However, it may be time-consuming and difficult for those formula newbies. Here recommend you a handy tool – the Count cells with unique values (include the first duplicate value) feature of Kutools for Excel. With this feature, you can easily count all distinct values in a column range with only several clicks.
Count all distinct values in a range in Excel
Let’s see how to apply the Count cells with unique values (include the first duplicate value) feature to count all distinct values in a column in Excel.
1. Select a blank cell to output the result.
2. Go to the Kutools tab, click Formula Helper > Formula Helper.
Tip: you can also click Kutools > Formula Helper > Statistical > Count cells with unique values (include the first duplicate value) to enable this feature.
3. In the Formulas Helper dialog box, please configure as follows.
- Find and select Count cells with unique values (include the first duplicate value) in the Choose a formula box;
Tip: you can check the Filter box, type in certain words to filter the formula names. - In the Range box, select the range of cells in which you want to count distinct values;
- Click the OK button.
Then the total number of distinct values is populated in selected cell.
Note: If you like this Formula Helper, you can click the Share icon 
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Demo: Count all distinct values in a column in Excel
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Kutools for Excel offers 300+ advanced features to streamline your work in Excel 2010 – 2024 and Microsoft 365. The feature above is just one of many time-saving tools included.
