# ABS

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## Content



This function calculates the absolute value of the specified value.

## Syntax

ABS(*value*)
ABS(*expression*)

## Arguments

This function can take either a value or an expression as an argument.

## Remarks

This function turns negative values into positive values.

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`ABS(R3C2)`
`ABS(B3)`
`ABS(-4)` gives the result 4
`ABS(14-24)` gives the result 10
`ABS(4)` gives the result 4

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[SIGN](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsRtoS/FunctionSIGN) \| [Math and Trigonometry Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsmathtrig)