Finding 2 different letters in a range

[Bampah]

I have been using the following formula to find the total occurrences
of the letter "g" in a range
=COUNTIF(B2:B39,"g")
I now need to also look for the letter "a" to give a return of them
both combined.
How do I achieve this please?

 

[Boying Opaw]

I am not sure if this is what you mean? I hope it helps.

=COUNTIF(B2:B39,"g") + COUNTIF(B2:B39,"a")

 

[Bampah]

I am not sure if this is what you mean? I hope it helps.

=COUNTIF(B2:B39,"g") + COUNTIF(B2:B39,"a")

Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted.
So simple..........................like me I guess

Rob

 

[Teethless mama]

=SUM(COUNTIF(B2:B20,{"a","g"}))

 

[Bampah]

=SUM(COUNTIF(B2:B20,{"a","g"}))

Thanks Mama
That looks more elegant.
What is the purpose of the 'sqiggly' parenthsis

Rob

 

[David Biddulph]

The braces define an array.
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David Biddulph

Thanks Mama
That looks more elegant.
What is the purpose of the 'sqiggly' parenthsis

Rob

 

[Bampah]

The braces define an array.

Thankyou David