COLUMNS

Returns the number of columns in an array or reference.

Syntax

COLUMNS(array)

Array is an array or array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of columns.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet.

How to copy an example

1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
2. Select the example in the Help topic.

   Note Do not select the row or column headers.

   Selecting an example from Help

3. Press CTRL+C.
4. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
5. To switch between viewing the results and viewing the formulas that return the results, press CTRL+` (grave accent), or on the Formulas tab, in the Formula Auditing group, click the Show Formulas button.

See also:

• COLUMN
• Count all of the cells in a range
• Lookup and reference functions
• ROWS