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How to find the smallest positive value (greater than 0) in Excel?

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Finding the smallest positive value in a dataset is a common task in Excel, especially when working with data that contains negative numbers or blank cells. This article provides several optimized methods to quickly and efficiently locate the smallest positive value in Excel.

Find the smallest positive value with formula

Find the smallest positive value with Kutools AI Aide

Find the smallest positive value with formula

In Excel, you can use the array formula to find the smallest positive values.

Select a blank cell and type the below formula, then press "Shift" + "Ctrl" + "Enter" keys to get the smallest positive value in the specified data range.

=MIN(IF(A1:D15>0,A1:D15))

Tip: In the formula, A1:D15 is the data range you want to find smallest positive value from.

get the smallest positive value with formula

Find the smallest positive value with Kutools AI Aide

In this section, we’ll show you how to use "Kutools AI Aide" to effortlessly find the smallest positive value in your dataset. "Kutools AI Aide" analyzes your data intelligently, providing instant and accurate results with minimal effort. Whether you're a novice or an expert, the AI-powered solution ensures efficiency, accuracy, and a user-friendly experience, making it the ultimate tool for handling tricky Excel tasks.

Kutools for Excel offers over 300 advanced features to streamline complex tasks, boosting creativity and efficiency. Itegarate with AI capabilities, Kutools automates tasks with precision, making data management effortless. Detailed information of Kutools for Excel...         Free trial...

After installing Kutools For Excel, please click "Kutools" >" AI Aide" to open the "Kutools AI Aide" pane.

  1. Select the data range taht you want to use.
  2. Then, type the requirement in the chat box: such as:
    Find the smallest positive value in the selection and fill with light blue color
  3. And then, press "Enter" key or click the "Send" button. Kutools AI will analyze the question, after finishing, please click "Execute" button to get the result.

By using these optimized methods, you can easily find the smallest positive value in Excel, streamlining your data analysis workflow. Select the approach that best fits your needs and Excel version. If you're interested in exploring more Excel tips and tricks, our website offers thousands of tutorials.

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