abs( param )
Parameters
| Type | Description | |
| param | numeric | input value |
_result
Set to a numeric value that is the absolute value of param.
Descriptions
Sets _result to the absolute value of param. The absolute value of a number has the same magnitude as the original but a positive sign. Since abs is a command it can not be used in an expression and must appear on a line by itself. After calling abs, the _result variable may be used in an expression.
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