Description
Determines the larger of two numbers.
Syntax
Max ( x, y )
|
Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
|
x |
The number to which you want to compare y |
|
y |
The number to which you want to compare x |
Return value
The datatype of x or y, whichever datatype is more precise. If any argument's value is null, Max returns null.
Usage
If either of the values being compared is null, Max returns null.
Examples
This statement returns 7:
Max(4,7)
This statement returns -4:
Max(- 4, - 7)
This statement returns 8.2, a decimal value:
Max(8.2, 4)
See also
Max method for DataWindows in the section called “Max” in DataWindow Reference.
