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Counting Varies Depending on Multiple Choice Selected

I have a multiple choice field that displays the following:

-NONE
-A
-B
-C
-D

I need a new formula field that displays "0" if NONE is selected and then if any other letters are selected to add them up.

So if unit

101 needs BD = 2
102 NONE = 0
103 AD = 2
104 C =1

Please help me with the formula.  I tried looking in the knowleadgebase but didn't see a case where if a certain selection in my case NONE would equal to "0" and count if any others.

I can provide screenshots if needed.
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    It was unclear, but I think you are counting the number of characters in the multiple choice. Am I correct?
    If so, this numeric formula might do it:
    If(
         [Letters Field] = "NONE", 0,
         Length([Letters Field])
    )
    That is correct, I want to count each letter as +1 only.  If NONE is selected then it should say 0

    I tried this:
    If([Tubs Needed]="NONE",0,Length([Tubs Needed]))

    and received this error on the = sign

    The operator '=' can't be applied to on types textlists text

    I am using a Formula Text field.  


    I'd suggest using a numeric formula field if possible because I think you're looking for a number as the output of your formula.  If you wanted to keep using a text formula field you might be able to use this formula based on what you provided:

    If([Tubs Needed]="NONE","0",ToText(Length([Tubs Needed])))

    Though for reporting purposes a numeric field seems like the way to go
    I want to use formula numeric field. I tried this:

    Have you tried going back to the Length([Tubs Needed])  instead of the Count argument you're using at the end of your If-Statement?

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