Use Formulas in Table Cells
 
 
 

To count the cells in a table column or a table row

  1. Select the table cell where you want to place the formula by clicking inside it. The Table toolbar is displayed.
  2. On the Table toolbar, click Insert Formula Count

    The following prompt is displayed:

    Select first corner of table cell range:

  3. Click inside the first cell in the range.

    The following prompt is displayed:

    Select second corner of table cell range:

  4. Click inside the last cell in the range.

    The In-Place Text Editor opens and displays the formula in the cell.

  5. Edit the formula, if necessary.
  6. To save your changes and exit the editor, use one of the following methods:

    The cell displays the total number of cells in the range.

 Toolbar: Table
 Shortcut menu: Select and right-click a cell or range of cells. Click InsertFormulaCount.