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Microsoft Excel makes it possible to get all kinds of useful information out of a set of data. With a few quick clicks, you can calculate your range.
Steps
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1Find the maximum value of the data.
- To do this, pick a cell where you want the maximum to display (for example, maybe two cells above where you'll put the range).
- Type {{{1}}} and specify the cells you're trying to find the range for. For example, you might write {{{1}}} or {{{1}}}.
- Press ↵ Enter
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2Find the minimum value of the data.
- To do this, pick a cell where you want the minimum to display (for example, maybe one cell above where you'll put the range, below the maximum).
- Type Min and specify the cells again. For example, you might write MIN(J7:T1) or MIN(A1:A500).
- Press ↵ Enter
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3Find the Range.
- Type = in the call for the range (possibly below the other two).
- Type in the cell number that you used for typing the maximum number first - for example, B1.
- Then type a -.
- Type in the minimum cell number. For example, B2. Your formula should read something like: =B1-B2
- Press ↵ Enter
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