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Jerry Cook
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I have a dynamic list, and need to count the items in a given column identified by a MATCH operation.

How do I convert (for example) COUNTA(G:G) to COUNTA(the entire column #7 returned by the MATCH).

I don't want to switch to RC format, but rather deal with it via formula.

I am so sure there is a simple solution, but for the life of me, can't find a single example.

Stay safe out there!

Jerry

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Hi Jerry,

You can use the offset function:
COUNTA(G:G) will be:
COUNTA(Offset(A:A,0,Match(.....)-1)

Note that using full columns is not great for calculation engine, will be slower.

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Thanks Catalin!  I incorrectly assumed OFFSET required a single cell starting point.

And I cut down the range to a reasonable value of rows that shouldn't be exceeded.

Happy Holidays!

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You're welcome 🙂

Offset can start from any range size, you have also optional arguments to resize the output range width and height if needed.

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