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Lookup and Reference - COLUMNS Function
Description
The COLUMNS function returns the number of Columns in an array or reference.
Syntax
COLUMNS (array)
Arguments
| Argument | Description | Required/ Optional |
|---|---|---|
| array | An array or array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of Columns. | Required |
Notes
=COLUMNS (1:1) returns the number of Columns in Excel, i.e. 16384.
Applicability
Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016
Example
advanced_excel_lookup_reference_functions.htm
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