MAX
Finds the highest value.
How it’s written
MAX(range)Example
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Score |
| 2 | Amara | 72 |
| 3 | Ben | 90 |
| 4 | Chloe | 65 |
| 5 | Dev | 90 |
| 6 | Elena | 83 |
=MAX(B2:B6)Result: 90
The highest score is 90.
Try it yourself
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Worth knowing
Pair it with a lookup to find who holds the top score.
Practice it properly
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