Function Names
absDescription
Derives the absolute value. Functional behavior depends on basic data types provided:
| data type | Description |
|---|---|
| numeral | Turns number positive |
| string | Returns 0 all time |
| date | Returns Microsoft Excel serial date. If time is provided, then time is the fraction of the day (e.g. 0.5 for 12:00 noon time). |
| boolean | Returns 0 if false, 1 if true |
| parameter set | Activates indirect parameter passing. Parameter set must contain 1 element of type described above. |
Call as: function
Restrictions
Indirect parameter passing is disabled
Parameter count
1
Parameters
| No. | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 input |
valid types | Value Value to convert to absolute value |
Return value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| numeral | Absolute value Absolute value as calculated using rules described above |
Examples
echo( abs(-1) );
echo( abs(true) );
echo( abs(Hello World) );
echo( abs(date(today)) );
echo( abs(date(now)) );
echo( abs(time(now)) );Output
1
1
0
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45487.4227199074
0.4227199074