# MIN

The MIN function returns the smallest number in a set of values. Cell references are also accepted as arguments.

### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```excel-formula
min(value1,[value2]....)
```

### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

value1 - The numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers. This is a required argument.

value2... - The numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers. This is an optional argument.

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```excel-formula
min(COLUMN1,COLUMN2,COLUMN3)
```

Returns the minimum of COLUMN1, COLUMN2 and COLUMN3

### Excel Equivalent <a href="#excel-equivalent" id="excel-equivalent"></a>

[MIN](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/min-function-61635d12-920f-4ce2-a70f-96f202dcc152)


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