How to use the SGN Function (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel SGN function returns the sign of a number (represented as an integer).

Syntax

The syntax for the SGN function in Microsoft Excel is:

Sgn ( number )

Parameters or Arguments

number

The number that you wish to return the sign for.

Note

• If number is greater than zero, the SGN function will return 1.
• If number is equal to zero, the SGN function will return 0.
• If number is less than zero, the SGN function will return -1.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The SGN function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel SGN function examples and explore how to use the SGN function in Excel VBA code:

Sgn(-123.67)
Result: -1

Sgn(0)
Result: 0

Sgn(123.67)
Result: 1

For example:

Dim LResult As Integer

LResult = Sgn(56)

In this example, the variable called LResult would now contain the value of 1.