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MS Access Sgn() Function

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MS Access Sgn() Function

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Example

Return the sign of a number:

SELECT Sgn(243.5) AS SgnNum;

Definition and Usage

The Sgn() function returns the sign of a number. This function will return one of the following:

Formula

If number > 0, it returns 1
If number = 0, it returns 0
If number < 0, it returns - 1

Syntax

Sgn(

number )

Parameter Values

Parameter

Description number

Required. The number to return the sign for

Technical Details

Works in:

From Access 2000

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