Microsoft Access Function Library: Abs()
Function: Abs()
Purpose: The Abs() function is used to determine the absolute value of a given expression. The absolute value of a positive number is the number itself. The absolute value of a negative number is found by multiplying the number by -1 (or simply removing the negative sign). The absolute value of zero is zero.
Usage: Abs(value)
Returns: If value is positive, returns value. If value is negative, returns value * -1.
If value is zero, returns zero.
This function definition is part of the About Databases Microsoft Access Function Library and is intended to provide a reference overview for database developers.
Purpose: The Abs() function is used to determine the absolute value of a given expression. The absolute value of a positive number is the number itself. The absolute value of a negative number is found by multiplying the number by -1 (or simply removing the negative sign). The absolute value of zero is zero.
Usage: Abs(value)
Returns: If value is positive, returns value. If value is negative, returns value * -1.
If value is zero, returns zero.
This function definition is part of the About Databases Microsoft Access Function Library and is intended to provide a reference overview for database developers.
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