# Abs

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.

<figure><img src="https://files.readme.io/3e2e0af-jjjjj.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>