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MAX

Known for Finding Highest Value

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Mathematical

MAX belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

MAX performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

MAX is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Scientists

MAX is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

MAX is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

MAX was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

MAX was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Works with arrays since Excel inception
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

MAX has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

MAX accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

MAX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

MAX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

MAX runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

MAX runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.

Web Excel

MAX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

MAX needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

MAX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Simple To Use

Versatile
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Cannot Ignore Text Values

Limited To Numbers

Functions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

7.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

8.9

The overall score for MAX is 8.9. Click to see all.

Alternatives to MAX

Known for Finding Lowest Value

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than MAX

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than MAX

📈 is more versatile than MAX

🛠 is more reliable than MAX

⭐ is rated higher than MAX

Known for Calculate Factorials

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX

📊 is easier to use than MAX

📈 is more versatile than MAX

⭐ is rated higher than MAX

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

📊 is easier to use than MAX

📈 is more versatile than MAX

🛠 is more reliable than MAX

⭐ is rated higher than MAX

Known for Exponential Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX

FAQ about MAX

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