Syntax
=MIN(number1, [number2], ...)Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
number1 | Required | A number, cell or range |
number2 | Optional | More numbers or ranges |
How to use MIN
MIN takes 1 required argument and 1 optional argument, and accepts more values in the same pattern. Type =MIN( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=MIN(3, 9, -2)Result Related statistical functions
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