--- title: How to use Count Tool in TakeOff description: This article will guide you through the process of using PlanHub's Count tool to tally objects on a plan page. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/count-tool-in-takeoff#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW\_PlanHub\_Logo\_Navy.png\]](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design/PH%20Logos/NEW%202024%20PH%20Logos/NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png?height=40&name=NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png) - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Have an Issue? 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Then you can begin measuring.  **Step 1:** Start by clicking **Count** on the toolbar.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/a7106682-211e-4678-88f4-0cb8a6c66377.png)   **Step 2:** Give the tool a name that represents the objects you're tallying. In this case, we're naming it "Doors".   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/f2a622e6-427a-4c4d-bbdb-eca58487f536.png)   **Step 3:** Choose a color that stands out on the page. We're selecting a bright red for this example.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/470e3b2e-9891-4613-ab03-2c8d2e39c05a.png)   **Step 4:** Open the **Shape** menu by clicking it.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/4851423f-5dbe-4790-9106-21934830a12f.png)   **Step 5:** Select the specific shape you want to stamp onto the page. We're using a red star for every door in this example.       ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/21f6b89f-e594-488c-be42-f9cbca9371ca.png)   **Step 6:** Adjust the size of the stamp by moving the slider to the right or left. Once you're ready, click **Set**.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/7ba0a565-4d0b-4851-8af9-578c1f6845f9.png)   **Step 7:** Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Hover over the object you're counting and click to place a stamp.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/3938e840-e3d2-428e-87b7-1ed820fb51ec.png)   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/94b47b47-938a-4dd7-9165-32cea263c3ac.png)   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/d2369f92-3974-4013-9c5e-aa9763e32c40.png)   **Step 8:** Each click places a stamp and adds to the running tally on the right side of the page.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/01460eeb-88be-41c1-bb40-4a957720d991.png)   **Step 9:** To edit your measurements, click the **Select Arrow** at the top of the command bar.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/f1e80888-79e6-4ff7-85c7-dec0832f9c77.png)   **Step 10:** Click to select a shape. You can drag it to a new position by holding down the left mouse button.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/9caa3382-1b4a-4479-9f8f-5b1c2f239f70.png)   **Step 11:** To delete a stamp, select it with a click then press **Delete** on your keyboard. Note that deleting a stamp reduces your tally.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/6ca91395-adb9-4412-9054-f3a07f822a42.png)   **Step 12:** If you need to restore a deleted stamp, use the **Undo** button on the command bar.   ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/371bba48-a8b8-4bcc-8b28-b87c832f3315/411cf0a9-f56a-4727-8485-8059bc530a1a/images/c3aed215-5209-47bc-ac58-6c76952da0b7.png)   By following these steps, you'll be able to effectively use PlanHub's Count tool to tally objects on your plan page.   **Next Steps** Once you have completed taking all your measurements, you can: - Download the measurements in a table from the Project Measurements page - Share your Takeoff with anyone using the Share button in the upper right-hand corner. --- ### **Troubleshooting** Contact us if you need assistance or to report an issue: - 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