Hi,
You may also try this
=if(and(A1<F1,C1<F1,E1<F1),max(A1,C1,E1),"")
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Regards,
Ashish Mathur
Microsoft Excel MVP
www.ashishmathur.com
"ToddEZ" wrote in message
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I have dates in cells A1, C1, and E1. Cell F1 = 1/1/2009.
What formula can I use to find the maximum of cells A1, C1, and E1 IF AND
ONLY IF the date is is earlier than F1?