DAX Function Guide

COUNTBLANK
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How does the COUNTBLANK work?
The COUNTBLANK function returns an empty cell count within a range. Cells that have text, numbers, and other data types are not counted. This function counts data types that return empty text.
COUNTBLANK Formula Syntax

COUNTBLANK (
     <column>
)

How do you use the COUNTBLANK?

This function is used to determine the number of cells that are empty. It counts the blanks and let us know how many there are.

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Considerations when using the COUNTBLANK?

The only argument in this function is a column. You can use columns containing any type of data, but only blank cells are counted. Cells that have zero value are not counted because zero is a numeric value, and not a blank.

The only argument in this function is a column. You can use columns containing any type of data, but only blank cells are counted. Cells that have zero value are not counted because zero is a numeric value, and not a blank.

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Formula examples using the COUNTBLANK

=COUNTBLANK(Reseller[BankName])

=COUNTBLANK(A2:D5)

=COUNTBLANK(A1:A4)

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