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Find the maximum value in Google Sheets

Complete “Find the maximum value” in Google Sheets.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 20 seconds

Quick answer

Complete “Find the maximum value” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Find the maximum valueComplete “Find the maximum value” in Google Sheets.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

The sheet reflects find the maximum value.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects find the maximum value.

Video transcript

Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Find the maximum value. Complete “Find the maximum value” in Google Sheets.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The sheet reflects find the maximum value.