AbsoluteValue

Syntax

AbsoluteValue <number>

Description

Return the AbsoluteValue of the specified number.

Parameters

<number>

A integer or floating point number.

Remarks

The absolute value of a number is its unsigned magnitude. For example, AbsoluteValue (-1) and AbsoluteValue 1 both return 1.

Example

   x = -1 * 2.45
   y = AbsoluteValue x

The example sets the variable x to -2.45 and y to 2.45.