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=MINA()
Returns the smallest value in the list of arguments.
Applies To:
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=MINA(value1, [value2], ...)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity10 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
value1 |
Any type | Required | , value2, ... Value1 is required, subsequent values are optional. 1 to 255 values for which you want to find the smallest value. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value |
|---|---|
A2 |
FALSE |
A3 |
0.2 |
A4 |
0.5 |
A5 |
0.4 |
A6 |
0.8 |
A7 |
FALSE |
A8 |
0.2 |
A9 |
0.5 |
A10 |
0.4 |
A11 |
0.8 |
Smallest of the numbers in the range A2:A6. Because a value of FALSE evaluates to 0, it is the smallest.
=MINA(A2:A6)
Result:
0
§ 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.
- 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 contain TRUE evaluate as 1; arguments that contain text or FALSE evaluate as 0 (zero).
- Arguments that are error values or text that cannot be translated into numbers cause errors.
- If the arguments contain no values, MINA returns 0.
- If you do not want to include logical values and text representations of numbers in a reference as part of the calculation, use the MIN 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.
- 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 contain TRUE evaluate as 1; arguments that contain text or FALSE evaluate as 0 (zero).
- Arguments that are error values or text that cannot be translated into numbers cause errors.
- If the arguments contain no values, MINA returns 0.
- If you do not want to include logical values and text representations of numbers in a reference as part of the calculation, use the MIN function.
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