How to Count Characters in Google Sheets

To count characters in Google Sheets, you can use the LEN function. The LEN function calculates the length of a text string, including spaces and special characters. Here's how you can use the LEN function to count characters in Google Sheets:

1. Click on the cell where you want to display the character count.
2. Type the formula =LEN(cell_reference) where cell_reference is the address of the cell containing the text you want to count characters for. For example, if the text is in cell A1, the formula would be =LEN(A1).
3. Press Enter, and the character count should be displayed in the selected cell.

Example

1. In cell A1, type the text "Hello, world!".
2. Click on cell B1 to select it.
3. Type the formula =LEN(A1) in cell B1.
4. Press Enter.

The character count (13) should now be displayed in cell B1.