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How to find the max length in an Excel column?

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Here I introduce the method to find the max length and the relative value in Excel column.

Find the max length in a column

Find the max length and the relative value in column

Find the max length in a column

Here is a formula that can quickly find the max length in a column.

Select a blank cell which will output the result, type this formula =MAX(LEN(A1:A63)) (A1:A63 is the range you use if you want to use a column, change it to A:A), and press Shift+ Ctrl + Enter keys together. See screenshot:
Find the max length with a formula

Find the max length and the relative value in column

If you want to find the max length and the relative value, please do as below:

1. Type =LEN(A1) in to B1 to count the total number of characters in Cell A1, and then drag autofill handle down to get the number of characters in each cell. See screenshot:
apply a formula to get the character number for each cell

2. Keep the formula cells selected, and click Kutools > Select > Select Cells with Max & Min Value. See screenshot:
click Select Cells with Max & Min Value feature of kutools

3. In the Select Cells With Max & Min Value dialog, select Formula Cells Only in the Look in drop-down list, and check Maximum value, Cell and All cells options. See screenshot:
set options in the dialog box

4. Click Ok, and the max length has been selected, and press < or > key to select the relative value.

the max length has been selected
arrow down
press left arrow or right arrow key to select the relative value

Tip. If you want to have a free trial of the Select Cells with Max & Min Value function, please go to free try Kutools for Excel first, and then go to apply the operation according above steps.

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