ABS function

Synopsis

This function returns the absolute value of a number (the number without its sign).

Variations

ABS(Number)

Returns the absolute value of the number.

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Parameters

Number

Specifies the number for which to take the absolute value.

Supported types: Numeric.

Returns

Returned types: Numeric.

Examples

1.	The following example returns 1. ABS(-1)