# MAX

The MAX function returns the largest number in a set of values. Node references are also accepted as arguments.

## Syntax

```javascript
max (value1,[value2]....)
```

## Arguments

value1 - The numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers. This is a required argument.

value2... - The numbers or names, arrays, or references that contain numbers. This is an optional argument.

## Example

```javascript
max (COLUMN1,COLUMN2,COLUMN3)
```

Returns the maximum of COLUMN1, COLUMN2 and COLUMN3

## Excel Equivalent

[MAX](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/max-function-e0012414-9ac8-4b34-9a47-73e662c08098)