Abs

The Absolute value function will always return a positive number.

Note : If the number parameter contains Null, Null will be returned

Note : If the number parameter is an uninitialized variable, zero will be returned.

img

Syntax :

Abs(number)
Parameter Description
number Required. A numeric expression.

Examples :

Example 1

dAbs = (Abs(7) & "<br />")
dAbs = (Abs(-7))
DEBUG(dAbs)

Result :

dAbs
= 7
= 7

Example 2

dAbs = (Abs(53.6) & " ")
dAbs(Abs(-53.6))
DEBUG(dAbs)

Result :

dAbs
= 53.6
= 53.6