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The ABS function in Google Sheets is used to return the absolute value of a given number. This means that the function will always return the positive value of the number, regardless of whether it was originally positive or negative. To use the ABS function in Google Sheets, simply enter “=ABS()” followed by the number or cell reference within the parentheses. The function will then calculate and display the absolute value of the given number. This can be helpful when working with data that contains both positive and negative values, as it allows you to easily find the magnitude of the numbers without having to manually change their signs.
ABS
Returns the absolute value of a number.
Sample Usage
ABS(-2)
ABS(A2)
Syntax
ABS(value)
value– The number of which to return the absolute value.
Examples
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Result | Formula |
| 2 | 26 | =ABS(-26) |
| 3 | 3.68 | =ABS(-3.68) |
| 4 | 2 | =ABS(-6/3) |
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