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=MAXA()
Returns the largest value in a list of arguments. MAXA is similar to MINA. For more information, see the examples for the MINA function.
Applies To:
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=MAXA(value1,[value2],...)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity12 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
value1 |
Any type | Required | The first number argument for which you want to find the largest value. |
value2 |
Any type | Optional | ,... Optional. Number arguments 2 to 255 for which you want to find the largest value. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value |
|---|---|
A2 |
0 |
A3 |
0.2 |
A4 |
0.5 |
A5 |
0.4 |
A6 |
TRUE |
A7 |
0 |
A8 |
0.2 |
A9 |
0.5 |
A10 |
0.4 |
A11 |
TRUE |
The largest number in the range A2:A6. Because a TRUE value evaluates to 1, it is the largest.
=MAXA(A2:A6)
Result:
1
§ Remarks
- Arguments can be the following: numbers; names, arrays, or references that contain numbers; text representations of numbers; or logical values, such as TRUE and FALSE, in a reference.
- Logical values and text representations of numbers that you type directly into the list of arguments are counted.
- If an argument is an array or reference, only values in that array or reference are used. Empty cells and text values in the array or reference are ignored.
- Arguments that are error values or text that cannot be translated into numbers cause errors.
- Arguments that contain TRUE evaluate as 1; arguments that contain text or FALSE evaluate as 0 (zero).
- If the arguments contain no values, MAXA returns 0 (zero).
- If you do not want to include logical values and text representations of numbers in a reference as part of the calculation, use the MAX function.
✦ Tips
- Arguments can be the following: numbers; names, arrays, or references that contain numbers; text representations of numbers; or logical values, such as TRUE and FALSE, in a reference.
- Logical values and text representations of numbers that you type directly into the list of arguments are counted.
- If an argument is an array or reference, only values in that array or reference are used. Empty cells and text values in the array or reference are ignored.
- Arguments that are error values or text that cannot be translated into numbers cause errors.
- Arguments that contain TRUE evaluate as 1; arguments that contain text or FALSE evaluate as 0 (zero).
- If the arguments contain no values, MAXA returns 0 (zero).
- If you do not want to include logical values and text representations of numbers in a reference as part of the calculation, use the MAX function.
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