Complete Guide to MINIFS Function in Excel
The MINIFS function is a powerful tool for conditional calculations, enabling users to find the minimum value in a range based on specified criteria.
What is MINIFS?
Basic Definition
The MINIFS function in Excel allows users to find the minimum value in a range of cells based on specified criteria, enhancing data analysis by enabling conditional calculations.
- Conditional minimum calculation
- Supports multiple criteria
- Array formula alternative available
- Ideal for data analysis and scheduling
Key Advantages
Easily find minimum values based on specific conditions
Can analyze large datasets efficiently
Enhances productivity through conditional insights
Function Syntax
MINIFS(criteria_range, criteria, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)
criteria_range
The range of cells to evaluate against the criteria
criteria
The condition that must be met for a cell to be included in the calculation
criteria_range2 (Optional)
An additional range of cells to evaluate
criteria2 (Optional)
The condition for the second criteria range
Additional Criteria
You can add more criteria ranges and conditions as needed
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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