Abs Function

Returns the absolute value of the number specified.

Syntax

result = Abs( value )


Parameters

value

Double

The number you wish the absolute value of.



Notes

The Abs function returns the positive equivalent of the value specified.


Examples

These examples use the Abs function to return the absolute values of the numbers specified.

Dim d as Double
d=Abs (23.9) //returns 23.9
d=Abs(-23.9) //returns 23.9

See Also

Sign function.