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ABS

Definition

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Sample Usage

Syntax

ABS(value)

  • value - The number of which to return the absolute value.

Notes

  • If value is nonnumeric, ABS returns the #VALUE! error value.



Step 1.  To begin to use the ABS formula, start with the Excellentable you would like to edit.

Step 2 : Then type the ABS formula into the cell you have chosen to display the outcome:


Step 3 : Type in the complete ABS formula for a cell as shown below:

Step 4 : Excellentable will generate the outcome when hitting enter. 


A
B
C
D
1
State
Revenue
Capital
Statehood[B]
Total area in mi2(km2)[C][9]
House seat(s)
2
Alabama
169.65
Montgomery
/OADate(-29236)/
3
Alaska
169.64
Juneau
1/3/1959
4
Arizona
2.98
Phoenix
2/14/1912
5
Arkansas
-2.98
Little Rock
/OADate(-23208)/
6
California
150.3
Sacramento
/OADate(-18009)/
7
Colorado
150.25
Denver
/OADate(-8551)/
8
9
2.98
E
F
G
1
Population
(2013 est)[8]
2
4,833,722
52,420 (135,767)
7
3
735,132
665,384 (1,723,337)
1
4
6,626,624
113,990 (295,233)
9
5
2,959,373
53,179 (137,733)
4
6
38,332,521
163,695 (423,968)
53
7
5,268,367
104,094 (269,602)
7
8
9


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