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Learn how to efficiently count unique cells containing specific words like `blue` or `green` in Google Sheets, avoiding duplicates.
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Counting Unique Cell Entries Containing Blue or Green in Google Sheets

When working with large datasets in Google Sheets, it can be challenging to find specific information without duplicating your counts. If you're looking to analyze how many cells contain specific words such as blue or green, you may face a common hurdle: cells can contain multiple keywords, and you don't want to count them more than once. In this post, we will guide you through a simple and effective method to achieve that.

The Challenge

Suppose you have a dataset with entries that may contain the words blue or green. The goal is to determine how many unique cells contain at least one of these words. For instance, if a cell contains the text blue green, it should only be counted once, regardless of how many times the terms appear.

You might have attempted using formulas like:

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or

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Unfortunately, these approaches may not properly count unique entries due to the way they evaluate multiple criteria.

The Solution

To accurately count the unique cells that contain either blue or green, we recommend using the SUMPRODUCT combined with REGEXMATCH. This formula provides a straightforward way to accomplish your goal.

Step-by-Step Formula Explanation

Use the SUMPRODUCT Function: This function can handle arrays and will allow you to summarize data based on specific conditions.

Combine with REGEXMATCH: REGEXMATCH will enable you to match text patterns—specifically, we'll check for blue or green.

Here’s the formula you'll need:

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Breakdown of the Formula

=SUMPRODUCT(...): This function sums the results of the array returned by the formula inside the parentheses.

REGEXMATCH(A:A, "(?i)blue|green"): This part checks each cell in column A for the presence of either blue or green. The (?i) makes it case-insensitive, ensuring that all instances are counted, regardless of how they are written (e.g., Blue, GREEN, etc.).

Returning a TRUE/FALSE Array: The REGEXMATCH function returns TRUE if the condition is met and FALSE otherwise. The SUMPRODUCT function then converts these TRUE/FALSE values into 1s and 0s, which it can sum.

The Final Count

Once you enter the formula into a cell, it will display the total count of unique cells that contain either blue or green. This helps you efficiently analyze your dataset without worrying about duplicates.

Conclusion

Counting unique entries in Google Sheets can be simplified using the right formulas. With just the SUMPRODUCT and REGEXMATCH, you can easily get the results you need for any text analysis involving specific keywords.

By following the steps outlined above, you can now confidently analyze your datasets and avoid the pitfalls of duplicate counting. Happy counting!