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WMLScript Reference WMLScript Reference

WMLScript > Lang > abs()

abs() - The abs Function

Usage:

abs(value)

Description: Returns the absolute value of the given number. If the given number is of type integer then an integer value is returned. If the given number is of type floating-point then a floating-point value is returned.

Example:

var a = -3;
var b = Lang.abs(a); // b = 3

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