Abs

Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

Syntax

Abs(number)

number

Any number.

Examples

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Abs Example
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<P>The absolute value of the following numbers:
1,3,-4,-3.2,6 is 
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#Abs(1)#,#Abs(3)#,#Abs(-4)#,#Abs(-3.2)#,#Abs(6)#
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<P>The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

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