↔️ Absolute Distance

Goal: Find the Deviation (Difference) from the target.
ABS converts negative numbers to positive. Distance is never negative.

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Diff: -50
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💻 Formula Structure

=ABS(number)
  • 1. Number: The value to convert.
  • Effect: Removes the (-) sign. Positive numbers stay positive.
-- Calculate Variance (Always Positive)
=ABS( -50 )
Result:
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⚠️ Common Pitfalls

🚫 Don't use for Banking
In finance, negative often means "Credit" or "Spending". Removing the sign might mess up your totals (Summing withdrawals as deposits).