Abs

abs( num )

Returns the absolute value of a number.

num

The number.

return-value

The absolute value of num.

The absolute value of a number is a number with the same magnitude, ignoring the sign.

Examples

print(abs(3.1))   -- 3.1

print(abs(-3.1))  -- 3.1

print(abs(0))     -- 0

See also

• Math