This function returns the largest value in a list of arguments, including text and logical values.

Syntax

MAXA(value1,value2,...)

MAXA(array)

MAXA(array1,array2,...)

Arguments

Each argument can be a double-precision floating point value, an integer value, text, or logical values. Up to 255 arguments may be included. You can use a single array (cell range) instead of a list of values. You can use multiple arrays (cell ranges) as well.

Remarks

This function differs from MAX because it allows text and logical values as well as numeric values.

Data Types

Accepts numeric, text, or logical data for all arguments. Returns numeric data.

Examples

MAXA(A1,B2,C3,D4,E5)

MAXA(A1:A9)

MAXA(R1C2:R1C15,R2C2:R2C15)

MAXA(2,15,12,3,7,19,4) gives the result 19

Version Available

This function is available in product version 2.0 or later.

See Also

MINA | MAX | Statistical Functions