Max Length in a row
 

I am trying to find a formula or a quicker way to get the length of the largest value in a row of text values. Basically, it's a validation step in a large (1,000s of rows) table.

I can use the LEN function to get the length of any individual cell, or use a formula like =max(len(a1),max(b1),max(c1)). But I've got 30+ columns and would like to make it easier on the typing. Any thoughts/hints/tips?

Max Length in a row
 

"Commish" wrote:
I am trying to find a formula or a quicker way to get
the length of the largest value in a row of text values.
[....]
I can use the LEN function to get the length [...].
I've got 30+ columns

By "largest", I assume you mean "longest".

Enter the following array-entered formula (press ctrl+shift+Enter instead of
just Enter):

=max(len(a1:ad1))