Applies to: Math Object
The abs method is use to get the absolute value of a number.
Syntax
Math.abs(number)
The number argument is a numeric expression for which the absolute value is sought.
Return value
Returns the absolute value of a number.
Example
The return value is the absolute value of the number argument.
The following example illustrates the use of the abs method:
function ComparePosNegVal(n)
{
var s;
var v1 = Math.abs(n);
var v2 = Math.abs(-n);
if (v1 = v2)
s = "The absolute values of " + n + " and "
s += -n + " are identical.";
return(s);
}
document.write(ComparePosNegVal(3.69));
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See also: Math Object Methods |
