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374 Chapter 3: ColdFusion Functions
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.
Parameter Description
number A number