Formulas->Function Library->AutoSum ->Max

Exam 77-882: Microsoft Excel 2010 Core

5. Applying Formulas and Functions

5.1. Create formulas: Use SUM, COUNT, COUNTA, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX: MAX

 

The MAX Function

The MAX Function finds the greatest value in a range. In this example, the MAX will display the highest salary.

 

1. Try It: Use the MAX Function

Select Cell D8.

Go to Formulas ->Function Library

Go to AutoSum.

Click on MAX.

 

Excel wrote the following equation:

=MAX(D2:D7)

This is the wrong range.

 

Use your cursor to highlight (select) Cells D2:D4.

 

2. What Do You See Now?

The correct equation is:

=MAX(D2:D4)