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Returns a value of the same type that is passed to it specifying the absolute value of a number. Syntax Abs ( number ) The required number argument can be any valid numeric expression. If number contains Null, Null is returned; if it is an uninitialized variable, zero is returned. Remarks The absolute value of a number is its unsigned magnitude. For example, ABS (-1) and ABS (1) both return 1 ...
Use absolute or relative cell references in formulas, or a mix of both.
The difference between absolute, relative and mixed references Relative references A relative cell reference in a formula, such as A1, is based on the relative position of the cell that contains the formula and the cell the reference refers to.
An absolute row reference takes the form A$1, B$1, and so on. If the position of the cell that contains the formula changes, the relative reference is changed, and the absolute reference does not change.
When rounding a negative number, that number is first converted to its absolute value (its value without the negative sign). The rounding operation then occurs, and then the negative sign is reapplied. Although this may seem to defy logic, it is the way rounding works.
Need more help? You can always ask an expert in the Excel Tech Community or get support in Communities. See Also Copy and paste a formula to another cell or worksheet Switch between relative, absolute, and mixed references