Description
Returns the absolute value of a number.
Syntax
Abs(number)
The number argument can be any valid numeric expression. If number contains no valid data, Null is returned; if it is an uninitialized variable, Empty is returned.
Remarks
The absolute value of a number is its unsigned magnitude. For example, ABS(-1) and ABS(1) both return 1.
See Also
Sgn Function.
Example
This example uses the Abs function to compute the absolute value of a number.
MyNumber = Abs(50.3) ' Returns 50.3. MyNumber = Abs(-50.3) ' Returns 50.3.