Whether you’re an Excel user or a Windows user, there are times when you need to find specific data or files on your computer quickly and efficiently. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this, from using built-in search functions to using Excel’s powerful data manipulation tools.
How to Find the Lowest Value in Excel
If you’re working with large sets of data in Excel, it can be useful to quickly find the lowest value in a specific range. This can be done using the MIN function, which returns the smallest value in a set of numbers. Here’s how to use it:
- Select the cell where you want the result to appear
- Type
=MIN( - Select the range of cells you want to search
- Type
) - Press Enter
How to Find Duplicates in Windows
If you have a lot of files on your computer, it can be easy to accidentally save duplicates of the same file in different folders. Fortunately, Windows has a built-in tool that makes it easy to find these duplicates and remove them. Here’s how to use it:
- Open File Explorer
- Select the folder or drive you want to search for duplicates in
- In the Search bar, type
name:followed by the file name or file extension you want to search for (for example,name:resume.docxorname:.xlsx) - Press Enter
- Click the Search tab
- Click the Size header to sort the results by file size
- Look for files with the same name and size
- Select the duplicates you want to delete
- Press Delete
- Click Yes to confirm
FAQ
Q: Can I use the MIN function to find the lowest value in a table?
A: Yes, you can use the MIN function to find the lowest value in a specific column of a table. Simply replace the range of cells with the name of the column. For example, if you have a table named “Sales” with a column named “Revenue”, you can find the lowest value by typing =MIN(Sales[Revenue]).
Q: Are there any third-party tools that can help me find duplicates in Windows?
A: Yes, there are several third-party tools that can help you find duplicates in Windows, such as Duplicate Cleaner Pro and Auslogics Duplicate File Finder. These tools typically offer more advanced search options and can find duplicates more quickly than Windows’ built-in search function. However, they may cost money and require installation on your computer.
