Examples for the min formula excel
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
MIN syntax pattern
=MIN([numbers...])Use this MIN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
MIN in a worksheet
=MIN([numbers...])Returns the smallest value.
When to use MIN
Use MIN when you need to return the smallest value.
- Summarize ranges with counts, averages, variance, and standard deviation.
- Build quick descriptive statistics.
How MIN works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, MIN follows the syntax MIN([numbers...]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common MIN mistakes
Most MIN issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.