# How to Use Count Function MS Access

> To use the count function in MS Access, go to the Create tab and select Query Design. Add your table using Add Selected Tables, drag the desired field into the query grid, and click the Totals button. Select Count from the Total row dropdown, then click the Run button to execute the query.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Go to the 'Create' tab.
2. Select the 'Query Design' button.
3. Add the table or query containing the field you want to count by clicking the 'Add Selected Tables'.
4. Drag the desired field into the query grid.
5. Click the 'Totals' button in the ribbon (Σ) symbol.
6. In the 'Total' row for the field, select 'Count' from the dropdown.
7. Run the query by clicking the 'Run' button.