portableSql
Abs Portable SQL Function
Syntax
Abs as N (Number as N)
Arguments
- NumberNumeric
A numeric field or value.
Returns
- resultNumeric
Returns the absolute value of the number.
Description
Returns the absolute value of a number.
Discussion
The Abs function returns the absolute value of a number.
Abs() function executed on the Northwind Access database
SELECT FIRST 1 abs(-12.4) AS EXPR1 FROM Products = 12.4