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How to Use SIGN() in Google Sheets

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Given an input number, returns `-1` if it is negative, `1` if positive, and `0` if it is zero.

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SIGN(value)

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In the range B1:B10, use the SIGN() formula to determine the sign of the numbers in A1:A10. The result should display -1 for negative numbers, 1 for positive numbers, and 0 for zero.

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