VBScript Abs Function

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The Abs function returns the absolute value of a specified number.

Note: If the number parameter contains Null, Null will be returned

Note: If the number parameter is an uninitialized variable, zero will be returned.

Syntax

Abs(number)

Example 1

document.write(Abs(1) & "<br />")
document.write(Abs(-1))

Output:

1
1

Example 2

document.write(Abs(48.4) & "<br />")
document.write(Abs(-48.4))

Output:

48.4
48.4

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