COUNTIFS w/ new multi select dropdown

Hey all, I'm looking for a way to use the COUNTIFS function on a column that is Dropdown (Multi-Select). I've seen a few tips about using "Find" but when referencing another column on a different sheet, keep returning an error. For this example, I'm trying to count department names.

Thanks in advance!

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Andrée Starå

Hi,

Have you tried CONTAINS?

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

Paul Newcome

Are you able to provide the formula you are currently working with?

Screenshots are always helpful as well. Sensitive/confidential information can be hidden, removed, or replaced with "dummy data".

Jordan Borchardt

Im also having a issue with multiple Drop downs.

From My Metric sheet

=COUNTIFS({DEPT Resources Needed}, CONTAINS("Inventory", {DEPT Resources Needed}))

Collecting data from tear sheet

its not adding up

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