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In a formula, How to cite (refer) a cell with data validation?

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    In a formula, How to cite (refer) a cell with data validation?

    In excel sheet I have many cells with data validation,
    as example: I have a column (E:E )with data validation list (POT, PAR, FUN)
    my formula is =countif(E:E,"POT")
    this formula not work, but when I clear data validation and write "POT" in any cell of column E:E, it work perfectly

    please, help me catch the mistake.

    thank you

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    Re: In a formula, How to cite (refer) a cell with data validation?

    The formula is counting the number of cells in E that have POT as a value. Read the yellow banner at the top of the page, act on its guidelines and post a sample sheet showing your expected results.
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