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Using the ABS Function
Summary: The ABS function is used to return an absolute value. This tip explains how to use this simple function. (This tip works with Microsoft Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002, Excel 2003, and Excel 2007.)If you need to determine the absolute value of a number, you use the ABS function. It returns the positive equivalent of any value referenced. Thus, if you wanted the absolute value of what is in cell B7, you would use the following:
=ABS(B7)
ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (2459) applies to Microsoft Excel versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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