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.


abs(number) #Output: Number



Parser expressionDescription


%{abs(2)}


This example returns:

2


%{abs(-2)}


This example returns:

2


%{abs(0)}


This example returns:

0



Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
number

Any given number or numeric field code.



This function returns a



Use cases and examples



Short descriptionReturns the absolute value of the input number.
Output