The MIN function in Excel is used to find and return the smallest value from a range of numbers. Here's how to use the MIN function:
Select the cell where you want the result to appear: Click on the cell where you want the minimum value to be displayed.
Type "=" to start the formula: Begin by typing an equal sign (=) in the selected cell. This tells Excel that you're entering a formula.
Enter the function: Type "MIN(" to start the MIN function. Excel will provide a tooltip with guidance on how to complete the function.
Select the range of numbers: After typing "MIN(", select the range of numbers from which you want to find the minimum value. You can do this by clicking and dragging to highlight the cells or manually typing the cell references separated by commas. For example, if you want to find the minimum value in cells A1 to A10, you would enter "A1:A10" within the MIN function.
Close the function: After selecting the range, close the function by typing a closing parenthesis ")". Your formula should look something like this: "=MIN(A1:A10)".
Press Enter: Once you've entered the formula, press the Enter key. Excel will calculate and display the minimum value from the selected range in the cell you initially selected.
Here's a step-by-step example:
Let's say you have a list of numbers in cells A1 to A10, and you want to find the minimum value among them.
Select the cell where you want the result (e.g., B1).
Type "=MIN(".
Select the range A1:A10.
Close the function with a closing parenthesis, so it looks like "=MIN(A1:A10)".
Press Enter.
Excel will display the minimum value from the range A1:A10 in cell B1.
You can use the MIN function in various situations, such as finding the smallest value in a list, comparing values to set conditions, or building more complex formulas.
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