Formula to make Negative Values Positive & Positive Values Negative?
 

I would like to know if there is any way to have a formula/function that
takes a value from another cell (I know how to do that part) and then
makes the number negative if the original is positive - or else makes
the number positive if the original is negative. Any ideas?


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Just multiply it by -1

example:

=-1*A1

"mustard" wrote:


I would like to know if there is any way to have a formula/function that
takes a value from another cell (I know how to do that part) and then
makes the number negative if the original is positive - or else makes
the number positive if the original is negative. Any ideas?


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You can:
- put '-1' in an empty cell and copy this cell
- select your data
- goto 'Edit - Paste Special' and choose 'Multiply'

or

create a helper column and use this formula:

=-A1 (aussmuing your numnber is in A1) and drag down the formula.


"mustard" wrote:


I would like to know if there is any way to have a formula/function that
takes a value from another cell (I know how to do that part) and then
makes the number negative if the original is positive - or else makes
the number positive if the original is negative. Any ideas?


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That worked great. Thank you.


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mustard

By formula in A1 enter =b1*-1

where b1 is negative or positive.

Without a formula enter -1 in any empty cell then copy and select cells to
change then Paste SpecialMultiplyOkEsc on all selected cells.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:52:43 -0500, mustard
wrote:


I would like to know if there is any way to have a formula/function that
takes a value from another cell (I know how to do that part) and then
makes the number negative if the original is positive - or else makes
the number positive if the original is negative. Any ideas?