The Max and Min functions are two frequently used functions in Excel, to return the largest, smallest value of an argument or range of data containing numbers. These 2 functions are very simple to use, and bring high efficiency, if you do not understand the syntax as well as how to use the Max and Min functions, please refer to the following article:
How to use the Max function for maximum value in Excel
Syntax of Max function
MAX (number 1, number 2 ...)
Where: Number 1, number 2 are the arguments or data ranges.
Max function example
Calculate the highest average score of Math in the table below:
Applying the Min function will have the following formula: D15 = MIN (D4: D13) . The result is: 9.
How to use the Min function for the smallest value in Excel?
Min function syntax
MIN (number 1, number 2 ...)
Where: Number 1, number 2 are the arguments or data ranges.
Min function example
Find the lowest average grade of Math in the table below:
Apply the formula to the resulting cell D16 as follows: D16 = MAX (D4: D13) . The result will be: 4.
Note:
- If the argument list does not contain numbers, the Min and Max functions return a value of 0.
- If the argument is an array or reference, only numbers in that array or reference are used. And empty cells, logical values, or text are ignored.
- Arguments that are text or error values that are not converted to numbers are error functions.
- Logical values and numeric values entered directly into the argument list are calculated.
So you all know how to use the Min and Max functions in Excel already. While using Excel, you can also use the Index function to return values in an array.
I wish you successful implementation!