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The ABS function in excel is a mathematical function that allows users to find the absolute value of a number. To use this function, simply input the number you want to find the absolute value of within the parenthesis of the ABS function. This function will return the absolute value of the number, which is the distance of the number from zero on the number line. It is a useful tool for performing calculations and data analysis in excel.
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the ABS function in Microsoft Excel.
Description
Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.
Syntax
ABS(number)
The ABS function syntax has the following arguments:
Number Required. The real number of which you want the absolute value.
Example
Copy the table below, and paste into cell A1 in Excel. You may need to select any cells that contain formulas and press F2 and then Enter to make the formulas work. You may also want to make the columns wider to make your worksheet easier to read.
Data | ||
-4 | ||
Formula | Description | Result |
=ABS(2) | Absolute value of 2 | 2 |
=ABS(-2) | Absolute value of -2 | 2 |
=ABS(A2) | Absolute value of -4 | 4 |
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