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How to Use DMAX() in Google Sheets

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Returns the maximum value selected from a database table-like array or range using a SQL-like query.

How To Actually Use DMAX() in Sheets 

DMAX(database, field, criteria)

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Use the DMAX function to find the maximum value in the range B2:B10 where the criteria in A2:A10 is 'Sales'. The result should be displayed in cell D1.

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