How To Use MIN function in Excel

The MIN function in Excel returns the smallest numeric value among a list of arguments. It can be used to find the smallest number in a range of cells, values returned by a formula or a list of numbers.

The MIN function is Excel can be used to identify the smallest value from a set of values. This function will find the lowest value in a range, the lowest value in an array, or the lowest value in a set of text.

To use this function, simply select a range of cells and enter the function into the formula bar. This will return the smallest number in the range. If any of the cells in the range contain text, the function will ignore them and return only the lowest numerical value.

The function can be used to quickly identify the smallest value from a set of values. It is particularly helpful when analyzing data and can be used to quickly find the lowest value in a range, an array, or a set of text.

1. Open the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet containing the data you want to use for your MIN function.
2. Select the cell in which you want to enter the MIN function.
3. Type the following syntax into the cell: =MIN(
4. Select the first cell containing the data you want to include in the MIN function.
5. Type a comma after the selected cell. Select the next cell containing the data you want to include.
6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all cells containing the data you want to include in the MIN function.
7. Type a closing parenthesis after the last cell that you selected.
8. Press the Enter key to view the result.