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description: "Learn more about: Number.Abs"
title: "Number.Abs"
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# Number.Abs

## Syntax

<pre>
Number.Abs(<b>number</b> as nullable number) as nullable number
</pre>

## About

Returns the absolute value of `number`. If `number` is null, **Number.Abs** returns null.

* `number`: A `number` for which the absolute value is to be calculated.

## Example 1

Absolute value of -3.

**Usage**

```powerquery-m
Number.Abs(-3)
```

**Output**

`3`
