ABS
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Parent page: System Query Functions - Arithmetic Functions
Summary
Returns a (real) number whose value is equal to the absolute value of the parameter's numeric value. If that numeric value is positive, the number returned has the same value; otherwise the number returned is equal to the parameter's numeric value multiplied by -1.
Syntax
ABS(X : Number / Numeric_String) : Number
Example Usage
ABS(2.3)
Returns 2.3.
ABS(-7.2)
Returns 7.2.