# AREAS

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## Content



This function returns the number of areas in the specified reference.

## Syntax

AREAS(*reference*)

## Arguments

Specify the cell reference for the argument.

## Remarks

In this function, single argument can refer to multiple areas. To do so, extra set of parentheses is used.

## Data Types

Accepts cell reference for argument. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`AREAS(B7:D9)` gives the result 1
`AREAS((B2:D4,E5,F6:I9))` gives the result 3

## Version Available

This function is available in Spread for Windows Forms 11.0 or later.