How do you use the MIN function to find the lowest value in a column?
DavidLee
Posted by DavidLee
Last Updated: July 30, 2024
MIN Function
To use the MIN function to find the lowest value in a column in various spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you can follow these steps: 1. Identify the column that contains the values you want to evaluate. For example, if you want to find the minimum value in column A, you will be referencing that in the function. 2. Select a cell where you want the result (the lowest value) to appear. 3. Enter the MIN function using the appropriate syntax. The basic syntax for the MIN function is: 
=MIN(range)
Here, range refers to the group of cells you want to evaluate. 4. Example: If you want to find the lowest value in column A from rows 1 to 10, you would enter the following formula in a selected cell: 
=MIN(A1:A10)
5. Press Enter. After you hit Enter, the cell will display the lowest value found in the specified range of column A.
Note:
- You can adjust the range to include the entire column (e.g., A:A) or a specific set of cells based on your needs. - The MIN function can also be used to compare values in multiple non-contiguous ranges, like =MIN(A1:A10, B1:B10), which will find the minimum value across both ranges. That's it! You can now find the lowest value in your specified column using the MIN function.
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