# ABS

The *ABS* function returns the absolute value of a number, which represents the number’s magnitude without considering its sign. Negative values are converted to positive values, while positive values and zero remain unchanged. This function is commonly used in calculations where only the magnitude of a value is required.

#### Syntax

```javascript
ABS(value)
```

#### Arguments

* `value`*:* The number for which to return the absolute value.

#### Return value

Returns the absolute value of the specified number.

#### Example

<pre class="language-javascript"><code class="lang-javascript"><strong>ABS(Variance%)
</strong></code></pre>

In the example below, the *Absolute Variance* measure is created using the ABS function to display the absolute values (without a sign) of the *Variance%* measure.

<figure><img src="/files/VlQAsuksROylGin5k3K6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Excel equivalent

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


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