SIGN
The SIGN function is used to determine the sign of a number. It returns 1 if the number is positive, -1 if the number is negative, and 0 if the number is zero.
Syntax 🔗
=SIGN(number)
number | The number for which you want to determine the sign. |
About SIGN 🔗
When you need a quick assessment of whether a number is positive, negative, or zero in Excel, the SIGN function is your go-to option. It simplifies the task of evaluating the sign of a numeric value, providing a clear indication of its positivity or negativity with numerical precision. This functionality proves handy in various scenarios, such as analyzing financial data or sorting numbers based on their sign.
Examples 🔗
If you have a cell containing the number 27, you can use the SIGN function to determine its sign as follows:
=SIGN(A1)
For a negative number like -15 in cell B1, you can also apply the SIGN function to ascertain its sign:
=SIGN(B1)
If you wish to evaluate the sign of a calculated result, say 0.005 from a formula, you can still employ the SIGN function:
=SIGN(YOUR_FORMULA_RESULT)
Notes 🔗
The SIGN function simplifies the assessment of a number's sign by returning 1 for positive numbers, -1 for negative numbers, and 0 for zero. It operates solely based on the numerical value provided as input and does not consider any additional factors beyond the number's sign.
Questions 🔗
The SIGN function in Excel helps determine the sign of a number. It returns 1 for positive numbers, -1 for negative numbers, and 0 for zero.
In what scenarios can the SIGN function be useful?The SIGN function proves useful in scenarios where you need to quickly assess the sign of numeric values, such as in financial analysis, data sorting based on sign, or identifying positive and negative trends in data.
Can the SIGN function handle non-numeric input?No, the SIGN function is designed to process numeric input only. Providing non-numeric values, such as text or logical values, may lead to errors or unexpected results.