Access: Max Function

In Access, the Max function returns the maximum value in a set of numeric values in a select query.

The syntax for the Max function is:

Max( expression )

expression is a numeric value. It can be a field or a formula that evaluates to a numeric expression.

SQL/Queries

You can use the Max function in a query by clicking on the Totals button in the toolbar (This is the button with the summation symbol). The Max function is used in conjunction with the Group By clause.

This query would return the maximum UnitsInStock for each ProductName.