ABS Function

Summary

Returns the absolute value of a numeric value.

Syntax

ABS(numeric expression)

Remarks and Examples

The ABS function returns the absolute value of a number. If the supplied number is zero or positive, ABS returns the same number unchanged. If the given number is negative, the same number is returned with the negative sign removed -- the negative number is made positive.

Examples:

PRINT ABS(35.7)

35.7

PRINT ABS(-35.7)

35.7

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