MINA Function in LibreOffice Calc — Tested Examples
An explanation of LibreOffice Calc MINA, including tested formulas, examples, expected results and common mistakes.
Verification status: Selected examples were executed in LibreOffice Calc 25.2.3.2. This does not establish that every formula and edge case was tested. How formula examples are checked
Returns the smallest value in a list of arguments. Text is evaluated as zero. FALSE counts as zero, so it can become the minimum even next to a positive number. TRUE counts as one.
Syntax and arguments
=MINA(Value_)
LibreOffice Calc formulas generally separate arguments with semicolons (;).
| Argument | Explanation |
|---|---|
Value |
Value 1; value 2;… are arguments whose smallest number is to be determined. |
Worked examples
Example 1: Include a FALSE logical value when finding a minimum
=MINA(FALSE();2)
Expected result: 0. This value was returned in the LibreOffice Calc 25.2 test.
Example 2: Include TRUE as one
=MINA(TRUE();2)
Expected result: 1. This value was returned in the LibreOffice Calc 25.2 test.
How to interpret the result
FALSE counts as zero, so it can become the minimum even next to a positive number. TRUE counts as one.
Mistakes and troubleshooting
- Check inputs and assumptions: Choosing MINA instead of MIN can change results in tables containing Boolean entries.
- Check argument order and format: Strings go in quotes, cell references do not. Functions that return arrays may require special entry.
- Verify your own data: Reproduce the example first. If your formula returns an error, inspect the referenced cells and individual argument values.
Related functions
Tested version and primary reference
2 example(s) on this page passed real calculations in LibreOffice Calc 25.2.3.2. This is not a claim about every possible input or other spreadsheet applications.