EXCEL MAX FUNCTION

This method returns the biggest number from a cell range while excluding logical values and text.

Syntax:

= MAX(number1, [number2], …)

Parameter list:

  • number1 – the number or numbers in the cell range.
  • number2 – [optional You have a range of 1 to 255 integers for which you want to determine the maximum value.

Step By Step Guide of MAX Function

In this Example, we are looking for the greatest value in the B column and the highest date in the C column.

  • Arguments can be integers, words, arrays, or references containing numbers.
  • Logical values and text representations of integers entered directly into the argument list are recorded.
  • When an argument is an array or a reference, just the integers in that array or reference are utilised.
  • Blank cells, logical values, or words in the array or reference are discarded.
  • If the inputs do not include any numbers, MAX returns 0. (zero).
  • Errors are caused by arguments that are error values or language that cannot be converted into numbers.

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