ABS function - Zoho Sheet - Help Guide

ABS

Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of any number is its value without the + or - sign.


Syntax

ABS(number)
number: The number whose absolute value you want to calculate. Eg., 1.23

Remarks

  • ABS function supports decimals, fractions and cell references as input as well.


Examples

Formula

Result

=ABS(-6)

6

=ABS(1.23)

1.23

=ABS(-8/2)

4


Get a hands-on experience of the function in the embedded range below.



Possible Errors

Errors

Meaning

#N/A!

  • The function could not find the value it was asked to look for. Commonly occurs in VLOOKUP and similar functions.

#NAME!

  • The function name is incorrect or invalid.

  • The given defined name (if any) is invalid.

  • There is a typo in the defined name used in the function.

  • Double quotes are missing for text values in the function.

  • Colon missing in a cell range reference.

#VALUE!

  • The given argument's data type is incorrect or invalid.
    For example, the function =DATE(A1:A3) will return a #VALUE error when a text value is present in the range.

#REF!

  • The given cell reference is incorrect or invalid. This error may occur when a cell/range has been deleted, moved, or pasted over.