Method

Sign

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Description

Returns the Sign of the number passed to it.

Usage

result=Sign (value)

Part	Type	Description
result	Integer	The sign of value. Returns -1 if value is negative, 0 if value is zero, and 1 if value is positive.
value	Double	The number being passed to the function.

Sample code

The following example determines the Sign of the number passed to it.

Var result As Integer
If TextField1.Text <> "" Then
  result = Sign(TextField.Text).ToInteger)
  MessageBox(result.ToString)
Else
  MessageBox("Please enter a number!")
End If

Compatibility

All project types on all supported operating systems.

See also

Abs function.