abs
Summary
Returns the absolute value of a number (the value without regard to whether it is positive or negative). For example, the absolute value of -5 is the same as the absolute value of 5.
Syntax
Math.abs( number )
- number
- Required. The required number argument is a numeric expression for which the absolute value is needed.
Return Value
The absolute value of the number argument.
Examples
The following example illustrates the use of the abs function.
var s;
var v1 = Math.abs(6);
var v2 = Math.abs(-6);
if (v1 == v2) {
document.write("Absolute values are the same.");
}
else {
document.write("Absolute values are different.");
}
// Output: Absolute values are the same.
See also
Other articles
Attributions
Microsoft Developer Network: Article