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    count all unique values (text) + Definition of UNIQUE :D

    Hi
    If I have multiple entries with different but repeatable text values in one column - how do I count all unique ones ? Is there a function or does it have to be a pivot table of sth ?
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    Last edited by przemke; 08-24-2009 at 08:53 AM. Reason: new issues

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Perhaps not the most elegant way, but it works...

    Say you have a column (my_values) which contains

    a
    b
    a
    a
    c
    b

    Then enter in the next column

    =COUNTIF(my_values,A1)

    and copy down. Then select the values that have a 1 next to them.

    Hope that helps.

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    Thanks. Hmm does not appear to work properly, there were more with "1" and besides that the list is too long to look for all with "1" ..and I have more columns. It has to be counted normally.

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Add at the top of that new column: =COUNTIF(range, 1)

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    I cannot add at the top because of the sheet design, if I added elsewhere it returned 0
    Those are text values as I mentioned although formatting was general (when I changed to text - no effect)

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Like this?

    Book1.xls

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Quote Originally Posted by zbor View Post
    Like this?

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    Ok this way it should work however I am suprised that there's no formula for such simple thing (I thought).
    Seems easier to sum results from pivot table (should take less calculations and file space -on disk- at the same time?)

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Probably there is way to put it in single formula but I don't know it :-S

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    This formula counts unique entries in range A1:A10

    =SUMPRODUCT((A1:A10<>"")/COUNTIF(A1:A10,A1:A10&""))
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    Re: count all different values (text)

    Amen


    (solved then)

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    I think it's not working... In my example giving solution 15 and there is 11.

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    So what's not working your solution or NBVC's formula and are you sure?

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    here...

    Book1(1).xls

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    here.. your solution does not work it seems. It turns out when I changed the actual values, the formula counts correctly
    However I don;t have tme to investigate this fully
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    Re: count all different values (text)

    oh, THAT'S what you asking.

    I assume UNIQE are those that don't have matching couple.
    So in your example would be 2 unique values ( tt and tutu ).

    Others aren't unique since they come in couples (at least).

    But most important is that you get your solution

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    Re: count all different values (text)

    The highlighted values are the unique values...
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    Re: count all unique values (text) + Definition of UNIQUE :D

    Ha! Yes indeed good point zbor! I'm thinking ...both thinking seems logic...or just common ? (and just one logic?)

    I change the topic to definition of Unique (unsolved
    Oh yes: I actually gave my definition at first: "different but repeatable" :D

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    Re: count all unique values (text) + Definition of UNIQUE :D

    Yes, there are several definitions... Find what best suits for you
    I choose 2nd

    –adjective
    1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
    2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
    3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia.
    4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions.
    5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile.

    –noun
    6. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable.

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