MINA function
Returns the smallest value in a list of arguments, including numbers, text, and logical values
Syntax
MINA(value1, [value2])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| value1 | Yes | The first number, cell reference, or range to calculate the minimum value from.A1:A20 |
| value2 | No · repeats | Additional numbers, cell references or ranges to calculate the minimum value from, up to a maximum of 255.B1:B20 |
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Include logical and text values with MINA
=MINA(A2:A5)This referenced range becomes -5,1,0,0 under MINA rules. The minimum is -5. Replace the numeric entry with a positive number to see the zero contributions matter.
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MINA · top-level call
=MINA(A2:A5)1 / 1 · value1
The first number, cell reference, or range to calculate the minimum value from.
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