How do I count cells with data?

[darin]

I need to know how to setup a formula that will count the number o
cells in a column with data in them. I put text in the cells so ther
are no numbers to count. It has to be dummy proof because I need t
share this with my sites.

Thanks,
Dari

 

[Vasant Nanavati]

=COUNTA(B:B)

for example.

 

[darin]

Thanks... Works exactly how I need it to work