max
Type
function
Summary
Returns the largest number from a list of numbers.
Syntax
max(<numbersList>)
Description
Use the max function to find the highest value in a set of values.
You can use the max and min functions together to limit a value to a certain range. For example, the expression max(10,min(myValue,100)) yields a number between 10 and 100. If myValue is within the limits, the expression is equal to myValue; if it is greater than 100, the expression evaluates to 100; and if it is less than 10, the expression evaluates to 10.
If the numbersList is empty, the max function returns zero.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
numbersList | A comma-separated list of numbers, or an expression that evaluates to such a list, or an array containing only numbers. |
Examples
max(17,34,8,1) -- returns 34
put max(returnedValues) into upperLimit
Related
control structure: function
function: extents, sum, min, average
glossary: value, function, return, range
operator: greater-than-or-equals, less-than-or-equals, greater-than
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile