Abs

Description

Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

Category

Mathematical functions

Syntax

Abs(number)

See also

Parameters

Parameter

Description

number
A number

Example

<!--- This example shows how to use the ABS function --->
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<title>
Abs Example
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<body bgcolor = silver>
<H3>Abs Example</H3>

<P>The absolute value of the following numbers:
1,3,-4,-3.2,6 is 
<cfoutput>
#Abs(1)#,#Abs(3)#,#Abs(-4)#,#Abs(-3.2)#,#Abs(6)#
</cfoutput>

<P>The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

</body>
</html>