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    Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    Hi There -

    I have a need to find the highest value in Column B based on the unique identifier in Column A.

    For instance, in my attached example, the formula should place "Highest" in Column C for "ARE" next to 45.

    Thank you!
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    Re: Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    Enter formula to get unique list from Col A
    Enter in D4 and copy down
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    Re: Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    Hi -

    Doesn't seem to work. When I copy down D4 it says "ARE" in every cell and E4 is saying there is a circular reference...
    Also, what is "zzz"?

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    Re: Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    In C4:

    =IF(B4=MAX(IF($A$4:$A$286=A4,$B$4:$B$286)),"Highest","")

    ... confirmed by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to activate the array, not just ENTER. You will know the array is active when you see curly braces { } appear around your formula. If you do not CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER you will get an error or a clearly incorrect answer. Once confirmed, drag copy down.
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    Re: Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    Thank you so much! Works like a charm!

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    Re: Find MAX value in Column B based on Column A

    You're welcome!

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