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# Abs

> Use the Sigma Abs function to return the absolute, non-negative value of a number.

The Abs function returns the absolute, non-negative value of a number.

## Syntax

```
Abs(number)
```

Function argument:

* **number** (required) - The number or column of numbers that is being evaluated.

## Example

A *Distance Covered* column that contains negative values can be corrected to hold only positive values.

```
Abs([Distance Covered])
```

With the **Abs** function, all the values in the *Distance Covered* column are converted to positive values.

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