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COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs) Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs) is an Excel Statistical function. COUNTIFS only supports AND logic natively — adding two COUNTIFS together is the standard workaround for an OR condition.

COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs) syntax

=COUNTIFS(range, "Value A") + COUNTIFS(range, "Value B")

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When to use COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs)

Counting orders that are either 'Shipped' OR 'Delivered' in one total.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs) function do in Excel?

COUNTIFS only supports AND logic natively — adding two COUNTIFS together is the standard workaround for an OR condition.

What is the syntax of COUNTIFS with OR logic (multiple SUMs) in Excel?

The syntax is =COUNTIFS(range, "Value A") + COUNTIFS(range, "Value B"). range: Range to check; "Value A"/"Value B": Either value counts.

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