How to use the Excel SHEETS function

Summary

The Excel SHEETS function returns the total number of sheets in a given reference. When no arguments are supplied SHEETS returns the total number of sheets in the workbook.

Purpose

Get number of sheets in a reference

Return value

Sheet count

Syntax

=SHEETS ([reference])

Arguments

reference - [optional] A valid Excel reference.

Usage notes

Use the SHEETS function to get the total number of sheets in a given reference. When no arguments are supplied, SHEETS returns the total number of sheets in the workbook. The SHEETS function includes hidden sheets.

For example, in a workbook that contains 3 sheets, the following formula will return 3:

=SHEETS()

Sheets can be used to report the sheet count in 3D references as well. For example, the following formula will return 2:

=SHEETS(Sheet1:Sheet2!A1)

Notes

If the reference is omitted, SHEETS returns total sheet count in a workbook
The SHEETS function includes hidden sheets in the count
SHEETS will report sheet count in 3D references
SHEET reports the index of a sheet, the SHEETS function reports the number of sheets in a reference

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