Excel Function

COLUMNS

Returns number of columns in an array.

COLUMNS(array)

Arguments

array

Required

Specify a reference range. You can drag or click start/end cells.

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return values matched by lookup keys. Use COLUMNS to Returns number of columns in an array. For range arguments, drag from the start cell to the end cell in the same argument field, or click start and end cells in order. Fill the argument fields below and complete a formula that achieves this goal.

Sample correct formula

=COLUMNS(B2:D8)

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