Excel MAX Function

Math Function ยท Beginner Level

What is MAX?

Returns the largest value in a range. Critical for finding peak values, high scores, and maximum thresholds.

Syntax

=MAX(number1, [number2], ...)

Example

Formula: =MAX(C1:C5)

Result: 95

How It Works

Finds the highest value in the range C1:C5. If the values are 85, 92, 78, 95, 88, the maximum is 95. MAX ignores text and logical values.

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