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The Excel MAX function is a mathematical tool that is used to determine the maximum value in a given range of numbers. It calculates the largest number within a set of data and returns that value. This function is useful for analyzing and organizing large amounts of data, as it quickly identifies the highest value in a specified range. By utilizing this function, users can easily find the maximum value within a set of numbers without manually searching through the data. This makes it a convenient and efficient tool for data analysis and decision making.
Excel MAX Function
MAX Function
The MAX function is a premade function in Excel, which finds the highest number in a range.
It is typed =MAX
The function ignores cells with text. It will only work for cells with numbers.
Note: There is another function called MIN, which finds the lowest value in a range, the opposite of MAX.
How to use the =MAX function:
- Select a cell (
G5) - Type
=MAX - Double click the MAX command
- Select a range (
D2:D21) - Hit enter
Let’s have a look at an example!
Find the Pokemon which has the highest total stats in the range D2:D21:
That’s great! The function has successfully found the highest value, 525. Cloyster has the highest Total stats of the Pokemons in the range D2:D21.
Let’s add text to a cell in the range D2:21 to see what happens. Type Alakazam to D8.
Nice going. The function ignores the text typed in the range. 510 is returned as the new highest value, since the old one was replaced with text. Poliwrath is now the Pokemon with the highest Total stats in the range D2:D21.
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