Query_Lang-SystemFunctions_Arithmetic_ABSABS_AD

Created: сентября 04, 2015 | Updated: августа 12, 2021 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2

Parent page: System Query Functions - Arithmetic Functions

Summary

Returns a (real) number whose value is equal to the absolute value of the parameter's numeric value. If that numeric value is positive, the number returned has the same value; otherwise the number returned is equal to the parameter's numeric value multiplied by -1.

Syntax

ABS(X : Number / Numeric_String) : Number

Example Usage

ABS(2.3)
Returns 2.3.

ABS(-7.2)
Returns 7.2.