This function returns the absolute value of the given number. If number>=0 it returns the number, otherwise it returns the number multiplied with -1.

Syntax
abs(number) #Output: Number
Examples
Parser expressionDescription
%{abs(2)}

This example returns:

2

%{abs(-2)}

This example returns:

2

%{abs(0)}

This example returns:

0

Additional information

Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
number

NUMBER

Any given number or numeric field code.
Output

This function returns a NUMBER


Use cases and examples