SIGN
Supported, behaves as documentedCategory: Math and trigonometry · Last tested 2026-07-04
Support matrix
| Engine | Documented | Live-tested | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| Google Sheets | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| LibreOffice Calc | Yes | Yes (24.2.7.2, 2026-07-04) | Supported, behaves as documented |
Executed test cases
LibreOffice Calc 24.2.7.2 (tested 2026-07-04)
| Formula | Description | Result | Expected | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =SIGN(10) | Positive number returns 1 | 1 | 1 | Matched |
| =SIGN(-10) | Negative number returns -1 | -1 | -1 | Matched |
| =SIGN(0) | Zero returns 0, not an error -- SIGN never errors on a numeric input | 0 | 0 | Matched |
| =SIGN(-0.0001) | Any negative value, no matter how small, still returns -1 | -1 | -1 | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation
- LibreOffice Calc: official documentation