ABS function

This topic describes the formula syntax and usage of the ABS function in the Data Quality Execute Formula transform.

Description

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Syntax

ABS(number)

The ABS function syntax has the following arguments.

  • number Required. The real number of which you want the absolute value.

Example

Data: -4 in the Negatives field.
Formula Description Result
ABS([Negatives]) Absolute value of -4 4
ABS([Negatives] * 2) Absolute value of -8 8