Example
SELECT SIGN(255.5);Definition and Usage
The SIGN() function returns the sign of a number.
This function will return one of the following:
- If number > 0, it returns 1
- If number = 0, it returns 0
- If number < 0, it returns -1
Syntax
SIGN(
number
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. The number to return the sign for |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
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