Reference for Processing (BETA) version 0135+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

abs()

Examples
int a = abs(153);      // Sets a to 153
int b = abs(-15);      // Sets b to 15
float c = abs(12.234); // Sets c to 12.234
float d = abs(-9.23);  // Sets d to 9.23
Description Calculates the absolute value (magnitude) of a number. The absolute value of a number is always positive.
Syntax
abs(value)
Parameters
value float or int
Usage Web & Application
Updated on February 04, 2007 10:21:03am PST

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