# COUNT

The *COUNT* function returns the number of values in a list by counting the values provided in the arguments. It accepts numeric values or node references and is commonly used to determine the size of a dataset or the number of entries in a range.

#### Syntax

```javascript
COUNT(value1, value2, ...)
```

#### Arguments

* `value1, value2, ...`: A list of values or node references to count.

#### Return value

Returns the count of values in the list.

#### Example

```javascript
COUNT(FILTERIF([2024 Actuals, 2025 Actuals, 2026 Actuals], ">0"))
```

In this example, the COUNT function returns the count of values greater than 0 in *2024 Actuals*, *2025 Actuals*, and *2026 Actuals*.

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#### Excel equivalent

[COUNT](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/count-function-a59cd7fc-b623-4d93-87a4-d23bf411294c)


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