ABS() Function - Absolute Value

Syntax

ABS(num{,ERR=lineref})

Description

The ABS() function returns the absolute value of its numeric argument.

Parameter

Description

num

Numeric argument.

ERR=lineref

Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution.

Example

>PRINT ABS(123)
123
>PRINT ABS(0)
0
>PRINT ABS(-123)
123

See Also

Functions - Alphabetical Listing