ABS function

Syntax

ABS (expression)

Description

Use the ABS function to return the absolute value of any numeric expression. The absolute value of an expression is its unsigned magnitude. If expression is negative, the value returned is:

-expression

For example, the absolute value of -6 is 6.

If expression is positive, the value of expression is returned. If expression evaluates to the null value, null is returned.

Example

Y = 100
X = ABS(43-Y)
PRINT X

This is the program output:

57