ABS function

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​​​Description

Returns the absolute value of a given Number.

Syntax

ABS(Number)

Arguments

Argument

Type

Dimensions

Description

Number

(required)

Number

Any Dimensions

Returns

Type

Dimensions

Number

Dimensions of argument Number

Examples

Formula

Result

Description

ABS(-2.5)

2.5

The absolute value of -2.5 is 2.5.

ABS(2.5)

2.5

The absolute value of 2.5 is 2.5.

ABS('Inventory Flow')

Returns all values of the Metric ‘Inventory Flow’ as positive values.

See also

Excel: ABS

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