In this example, each student has five test scores in the same row, and the goal is to get the minimum score for each student. Data is supplied to MIN in a single range. The formula in I6 is: As the formula is copied down the table, MIN returns the lowest score for each student. MIN is fully automatic. If any scores are changed, MIN will automatically recalculate to show the latest.
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To calculate a min value with conditions, see the MINIFS function. To get the nth smallest value in a set of data, see the SMALL function.
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