Summarize to only count number of items?

Chris_Weems · November 25, 2025, 4:56pm

How do I simply get the number 3 here? If I use any of the fields, it outputs 0. I just want the count of items each time to come through.

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mohamed3nan · November 25, 2025, 5:06pm

Hi @Chris_Weems
Notice the hint: “Enter the field name as text”

You are currently using an expression, but you just need to enter the field name as plain text, for example: Order ID

Chris_Weems · November 25, 2025, 5:16pm

Hey! It had that originally but it doesnt reference the previous node or anything at all so never pulled data over. Maybe im doing it or connecting incorrectly?

mohamed3nan · November 25, 2025, 5:18pm

Your previous node is “Send Email” node, so try with any one of its fields

Chris_Weems · November 25, 2025, 5:31pm

Ah thanks that worked! I had shuffled the nodes around earlier so my reference before of the other didn’t connect, then I kept trying other things that didn’t work. Makes sense now, appreciate you!