# SIGN

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## Content



This function returns the sign of a number or expression.

## Syntax

SIGN(*cellreference*)
SIGN(*value*)
SIGN(*expression*)

## Arguments

Specify a cell reference, a numeric or text value, or an expression for the argument.

## Remarks

Returns 1 if the number is positive, 0 if the number is 0, and –1 if the number is negative.

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`SIGN(B3)`
`SIGN(R1C2)`
`SIGN(-5)` gives the result -1
`SIGN(15-8)` gives the result 1

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[ABS](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionABS) \| [Math and Trigonometry Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsmathtrig)