Abs Function

Returns the absolute value of a numeric expression. The absolute value is the expression’s unsigned magnitude.

Abs (number)

Parameters

Number  -  (Input, expression, Required)

If Null is passed, Null is returned. If a string is passed, it is first converted to numeric form. If non-numeric value is passed, Error is returned.

Return Value

An unsigned numeric value of the same type passed.

Examples

Abs (2)

Returns 2

Abs (-2)

Returns 2

Abs (-2.3)

Returns 2.3

Abs (“-2.3”)

Returns 2.3

Abs (Null)

Returns Null

Abs (Error)

Returns Error

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Functions are specifically for use in the Macro Editor. Refer to Microsoft's official VB and JScript documentation for scripting equivalents.

See Also

Functions | Atn function | Cos function | Exp function | Fix function | Int function | Log function | Max function | Min function | Rnd function | Round function | Sgn function | Sin function | Sqr function | Tan function


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