Counting & Displaying

[Henn9660]

I would like to count the number of characters in a given cell and then be
able to have a display "in your face" telling you how many characters you
have remaining for the particular cell.

In my case, I have a total of 6 COMMENT-type cells. The first one has a
validation max of 250 characters and the other five have a max of 150
available.

Having looked over previous inquiries, I can find out how to count 'words',
but none refer to counting characters.

In advance, thanks!
Jeff Hennessey

 

[akphidelt]

You should be able to right a formula like

Assuming data is in cell A1

=250-LEN(A1)

LEN gives you the amount of characters in a cell

 

[Henn9660]

I'll give it a try! Many THANKS for the quick response. Jeff

 

[Gaurav]

=250-len(A1)

 

[Henn9660]

Thanks Gaurav..... Jeff

=250-len(A1)