Description
Returns an integer indicating the sign of a number.
Syntax
Sgn(number)
The number argument can be any valid numeric expression.
Return Values
|
If number is |
Sgn returns |
|
Greater than zero |
1 |
|
Equal to zero |
0 |
|
Less than zero |
-1 |
Remarks
The sign of the number argument determines the return value of the Sgn function.
See Also
Abs Function.
Example
This example uses the Sgn function to determine the sign of a number.
MyVar1 = 12: MyVar2 = -2.4: MyVar3 = 0 MySign = Sgn(MyVar1) ' Returns 1. MySign = Sgn(MyVar2) ' Returns -1. MySign = Sgn(MyVar3) ' Returns 0.