HP C/iX Library Reference Manual (30026-90004)

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HP C/iX Library Function Descriptions
labs
labs
Computes the absolute value of a long integer argument.
Syntax
#include <stdlib.h>
long int labs (long int j );
Parameters
j A long integer value whose absolute value is to be computed.
Return Values
x The absolute value of the long integer specified in j .
Description
The labs function returns the absolute value of the long integer value specified in j .
See Also
abs(), fabs(), ANSI C 4.10.6.3