Complete Guide to MINIFS Function in Excel
Learn how to use the MINIFS function to find the minimum value based on multiple criteria, enhancing your data analysis capabilities.
What is MINIFS Excel?
Basic Definition
MINIFS is a statistical function in Excel used to return the minimum value from a set of cells that meet specific criteria. This function supports multiple conditions, making it highly efficient for complex data analysis tasks.
- Powerful data filtering capabilities
- Easy to use syntax
- Applicable in various data analysis scenarios
- Seamless integration with other Excel functions
Key Advantages
Quickly find the minimum value based on multiple conditions
Enhances data analysis efficiency
Ideal for large datasets in finance and sales analysis
Function Syntax
=MINIFS(return_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2, ...])
return_range
The range containing the values to evaluate for the minimum
criteria_range1
The first range to evaluate against the first criteria
criteria1
The criteria that define which cells will be evaluated
criteria_range2 (Optional)
The second range to evaluate against the second criteria
criteria2 (Optional)
The criteria for the second range
Additional criteria (Optional)
You can add more criteria ranges and criteria as needed
Usage Examples
Basic Example
Looking up the minimum sales amount for a specified region using the MINIFS function in Excel.
=MINIFS(销售额范围, 地区范围, "指定地区")
Advanced Example
Using MINIFS for cross-sheet data analysis to find minimum values based on multiple criteria.
=MINIFS(Sheet2!C:C, Sheet2!B:B, "Criteria1", Sheet2!D:D, "Criteria2")
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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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