Complete Guide to MAXIFS Function in Excel
MAXIFS is a powerful Excel function that returns the maximum value based on multiple criteria, enhancing data analysis efficiency.
What is MAXIFS?
Basic Definition
MAXIFS is a statistical function in Excel that returns the maximum value from a range of cells that meet multiple criteria. It was introduced in Excel 2019 and greatly enhances data analysis efficiency.
- Handles multiple criteria for maximum value retrieval
- Improves data analysis speed and accuracy
- Compatible with Excel 2019 and later versions
- Easy to implement with a straightforward syntax
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Allows for complex criteria evaluation with ease
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MAXIFS Function Syntax
=MAXIFS(max_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)
max_range
The range of cells to find the maximum value
criteria_range
The range of cells to evaluate against the criteria
criteria
The condition that defines which cells will be evaluated
criteria_range2 (Optional)
An additional range to evaluate
criteria2 (Optional)
An additional condition
More Information
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Usage Examples
Basic Example
Looking up contact phone number for a specified customer ID in customer data table
=XLOOKUP(A2, B2:B10, C2:C10)
Advanced Example
Cross-sheet lookup with multiple matching results
=XLOOKUP(A2, Sheet2!B:B, Sheet2!C:E, "Not Found", 0)
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#N/A Error
Common error when no match is found, can be handled by setting the if_not_found parameter
Data Type Mismatch
Ensure lookup value and range data types match
Performance Optimization
Use binary search mode to improve efficiency with large datasets
Function Comparison
| Feature | XLOOKUP | VLOOKUP | INDEX+MATCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookup Direction | Bi-directional | Right only | Bi-directional |
| Multiple Column Return | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Error Handling | Built-in | Additional handling needed | Additional handling needed |
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