# ABS

The ABS function returns the absolute value of a number.

### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```excel-formula
abs(value)
```

### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

value – The number for which you want the absolute value.

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```excel-formula
abs(COLUMN1)
```

Returns the absolute value of COLUMN1

### Excel equivalent <a href="#excel-equivalent" id="excel-equivalent"></a>

[ABS](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/abs-function-3420200f-5628-4e8c-99da-c99d7c87713c)