DMIN()

Syntax. DMIN(database,field,criteria)

Definition. This function returns the smallest number from a column in a list or database that matches the specified conditions.

Arguments

  • database (required) The cell range that makes up the list or database

  • field (optional) Indicates which column is used in the function

  • criteria (required) The cell range containing the field names and the filter criteria

Background. Use the DMIN() and DMAX() functions to find the smallest or largest value, respectively, in a database based on certain criteria. DMIN() returns a value from a database, such as the smallest sales for a product within the past five years.

Example. Your wholesale company is doing well and the sales are high. However, you want to know which product ...

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