MR, here is one way, select your range and run this macro
Sub count_bold()
For Each c In Selection
If c.Font.Bold = True Then _
boldcount = boldcount + 1
Next
MsgBox boldcount
'*****or this to put the count in A1***
'[A1] = boldcount
End Sub
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Paul B
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