# MIN Function

The MIN function is one of the statistical functions. It is used to analyze the range of data and find the smallest number.

The MIN function syntax is:

MIN(number1, number2, ...)

where number1(2) is up to 30 numeric values entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to.

To apply the MIN function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert Function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Statistical function group from the list,
4. click the MIN function,
5. enter the required arguments separating them by commas or select a range of cells with the mouse,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.