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MAX function

Returns the maximum value in a list of arguments

Returns the largest value in a set of values.

Syntax

MAX(number1, [number2])

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
number1YesThe first number, cell reference, or range to calculate the maximum value from.A1:A20
number2No · repeatsAdditional numbers, cell references or ranges to calculate the maximum value from, up to a maximum of 255.B2:B10

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Find the largest recorded amount

=MAX(A2:A6)

Find the largest recorded amount. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

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MAX · top-level call

=MAX(A2:A6)

1 / 1 · number1

The first number, cell reference, or range to calculate the maximum value from.

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Reference and compatibility

Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.