abs

The absolute value of a number

Syntax

y = abs[value]

Attributes

  • value - a set of numbers

Description

y = abs[value] returns the absolute value of the elements in value. Every positive number is kept positive, but every negative number is made positive.

Examples

Get the absolute value of a number

search
  y = abs[value: -3]
  
bind @browser
  [#div text: y]

Displays the number 3.

See Also

sign