MEDIAN function
Returns the median of the given numbers
Syntax
MEDIAN(number1, [number2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| number1 | Yes | The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the given numbers.1 |
| number2 | No · repeats | Additional numbers, cell references or ranges for which you want the given numbers, up to a maximum of 255.2 |
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Retain the typed error for a reference with no numbers
=MEDIAN(A2:A5)All referenced values are text, Boolean or blank. There is no numeric median; #NUM! remains an actual typed formula error rather than a text label.
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MEDIAN · top-level call
=MEDIAN(A2:A5)1 / 1 · number1
The first number, cell reference, or range for which you want the given numbers.
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