Sgn Function

Returns the sign of a numeric expression.

Sgn (number)

Parameters

Number  -  (Input, expression, Required)

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

Return Value

1 if the expression is greater than or equal to zero, otherwise –1 is returned.

Examples

Sgn (0)

Returns 1

Sgn (1)

Returns 1

Sgn (-2)

Returns -1

Sgn (“-3.4”)

Returns -1

Sgn (Null)

Returns Error

Sgn (Error)

Returns Error

Relates to

Please note that these functions are specifically for use in the Macro Editor. Refer to Microsoft's official VB and JScript documentation for scripting equivalents.

See Also

Abs function | 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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