Method

Abs

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Description

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Usage

result = Abs(value)

Part	Type	Description
result	Double	The absolute value of value.
value	Double	The number to convert to an absolute value.

Notes

The Abs function returns the positive equivalent of the value specified.

Sample code

These examples use the Abs function to return the absolute values of the numbers specified.

Var d As Double
d = Abs(23.9)  ' returns 23.9
d = Abs(-23.9) ' returns 23.9

Compatibility

All project types on all supported operating systems.

See also

Sign function