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MySQL ABS() Function

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MySQL ABS() Function

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Example

Return the absolute value of a number:

SELECT ABS(-243.5);

Definition and Usage

The ABS() function returns the absolute (positive) value of a number.

Syntax

Abs(

number )

Parameter Values

Parameter

Description number

Required. A numeric value

Technical Details

Works in:

From MySQL 4.0

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