Abs()
Category: Number
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Syntax: Abs ( number ) |
Parameters:
numberAny expression that resolves to a numeric value.
Data type returned: Number, Time
Description:
Returns the absolute value of number; absolute value is always a positive number.
Examples:
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Function |
Results |
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Abs ( -92 ) |
Returns 92. |
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Abs ( Get ( CurrentPlatform )) |
Returns 1 for MacOS and 2 for Windows. |
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Abs ( RetailPrice - WholeSalePrice ) |
Returns the difference between the two prices, regardless of which one is larger. |
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Abs ( 2:15:00 3:30:00 ) |
Returns 1:15:00. |