Multi-Button Counter
Assign counters to labeled buttons.
Tap, click or press Space to keep count.
Tap anywhere inside or press Space
How the Multi-Button Counter Works
The Multi-Button Counter gives each labeled button its own tally, so tapping a button adds to that button's count only. Buttons sit in a list or grid, and each one shows its current total.
- Add buttons: Create 1 button per item type and give each a clear label, such as Red, Blue or Green.
- Tap a button to count: Each tap adds 1 to the selected button. A long press opens options to subtract or rename.
- Use color coding: Give each button a different color to speed up recognition during fast counting.
- Check the totals: Each button shows its own count, and the header shows the sum of all buttons.
Multi-Button Counter Formula
The Multi-Button Counter grand total equals the sum of every button's count.
- B₁ … Bₙ
- Count stored on each button
- n
- Number of buttons
Example: Three buttons hold Red = 14, Blue = 9 and Green = 21. The grand total is 14 + 9 + 21 = 44.
Multi-Button Counter Reference Table
The Multi-Button Counter conversion table shows the button size available for each button count on a 390 px wide phone screen with 8 px gaps and 8 px side margins.
| Buttons | Layout | Button width (px) | Button width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 columns | 183 | 48.4 |
| 3 | 3 columns | 119 | 31.5 |
| 4 | 2 × 2 | 183 | 48.4 |
| 6 | 3 × 2 | 119 | 31.5 |
| 8 | 4 × 2 | 88 | 23.3 |
| 12 | 4 × 3 | 88 | 23.3 |
About the Multi-Button Counter
A Multi-Button Counter is a set of labeled tally buttons on one screen, each keeping its own count. The tool replaces a row of mechanical clickers with one phone or tablet.
Buttons differ from zones: a button is a fixed, labeled control with a visible number, while a zone is a region of a single surface. Buttons work best with 2 to 12 categories that need clear names.
Ways to Use the Multi-Button Counter
There are 5 main uses of the Multi-Button Counter, including product counts by color and visitor counts by type.
- Product counts by color: Shop staff count stock by color or size on separate buttons.
- Visitor counts by type: Event staff split guests into Adults, Children and Seniors.
- Classroom tallies: Teachers record answers A, B, C and D during a show-of-hands quiz.
- Quality checks: Inspectors log Scratch, Dent and Misprint defects on 3 buttons.
- Bird counts: Birdwatchers give each common species its own button.
Tool Details
- Category
- Tally & Calculation
- Controls
- Taps and keys
- Input Support
- Touch, Pen, Mouse, Keys
- Offline Ready
- On your device