I'm looking for a function that is similar to one in excel:
=max([field1],[field2])
I know I can write it using an iif statement, but I'm looking for an easier approach. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Dante
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Unless you prefer to write your own comparison function, it doesn't get much easier than iif.
I'm sorry to hear that. But thanks
What a coincidence, I've just hopped on here to find an answer for the exact same question! How is this done with IIF()? All I want is for the query to look at column1 and column2 and place the highest figure it finds in column3. As far as I can see IIF() can only compare A to B or B to A, not both. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Scratch that, - IIf([PolicySumAssuredLife1]>[PolicySumAssuredLife2],[PolicySumAssuredLife1],[PolicySumAssuredLife2])
seems to hold water. All solved!
NeoPa 32,568
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There's no function native to Access that provides this functionality.
You can write your own Public function if you like, otherwise make do with IIf().
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