The purpose of this formula is to calculate the absolute value of a number. Absolute value simply means the distance from zero without considering the direction (positive or negative).
ABS argument is a number (required). This can be a numeric value, a cell reference containing a number, or another formula that evaluates to a number.
ABS essentially ignores the negative sign of a number and returns its distance from zero.
Positive numbers and zero remain unchanged.
ABS function is useful in financial calculations, distance measurements, or any scenario where you only care about the magnitude of a value.
This formula can help eliminate negative signs in formulas, making them easier to read and manipulate. When dealing with differences or variations, absolute values can provide a clearer picture.