Need to find cells with specific text? The COUNTIF formula in Excel has got you covered.

To count colored cells in Microsoft Excel, you may use the Find and Select tool or the Excel Filter and SUBTOTAL() function.

Excel filters help you find exactly what you want, no matter how big your spreadsheet database is. Here's how to set number, text and data filters.

Method 1: Filtering with the Subtotal Function This method uses Excel’s built-in filter feature in combination with the `SUBTOTAL` function to sum or count cells by color.

How to Count Line Numbers in Excel VBA. Text in an Excel cell may span several lines. For example, cells in a sheet listing employees may contain extended comments on each worker's performance.