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Method

Abs(v As Double) As Double

Supported for all project types and targets.

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Syntax

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.

Dim d As Double
d = Abs(23.9) // returns 23.9
d = Abs(-23.9) // returns 23.9

See Also

Sign function, Xojo.Math.Abs method.