You can use this array-entered** formula to do that...

=MIN(IF(A2:J20,A2:J2,""))

**commit this formula using Ctrl+Shift+Enter, not just Enter by itself

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Rick (MVP - Excel)


"David Netser" wrote in message
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how can i find a the smallest number in a row (min function), provided
that
its not zero. i am looking for something which is equivalent to sumif.
thanks, david