#INVALID DATA TYPE when using COUNTIF Formula

Hey Community -

I am having an issue trying to use the COUNTIF formula. In this use case, I basically have a formula in the first column to show if start and end dates match with other columns in the sheet.

All I want to do is count the number of "Yes" cells, but when I try to use the COUNTIF formula, I get an #INVALID DATA TYPE. Any ideas on how to fix? The column type is "text," so I wonder why it is not pulling correctly.

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Andrée Starå

Hi Edward,

Strange!

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s) or some screenshots of the whole range 1-29? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@getdone.se)

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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