Abs

Description

Absolute-value function. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

Returns

The absolute value of a number.

Category

Mathematical functions

Function syntax

Abs(number)

See also

Sgn

Parameters

Example

<h3>Abs Example</h3> 
<p>The absolute value of the following numbers: 
1,3,-4,-3.2,6 is  
<cfoutput> 
#Abs(1)#,#Abs(3)#,#Abs(-4)#,#Abs(-3.2)#,#Abs(6)# 
</cfoutput> 
 
<p>The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.</p>