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COLUMNS

The COLUMNS function in Google Sheets is used to return the number of columns in a specified array or range.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: COLUMNS(range)

Parameters:

  • range: The range or array for which you want to count the number of columns.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using COLUMNS with a range:
    • Example: If you have a range A1:E5, the formula =COLUMNS(A1:E5) will return 5, as there are 5 columns in the range.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Counting the number of columns in a dataset.
  2. Formatting: Ensuring consistent column sizes in a table.
  3. Data Manipulation: Determining the width of an array or range.

Related Functions

  • ROWS: Returns the number of rows in a specified array or range.
  • ARRAYFORMULA: Enables the use of array formulas to apply a calculation to an entire column or row.

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