PHP abs()Function
Examples
Return the absolute value of different numbers:
<?php
echo(abs(6.7) . "<br>");
echo(abs(-6.7) . "<br>");
echo(abs(-3) . "<br>");
echo(abs(3));
?>
echo(abs(6.7) . "<br>");
echo(abs(-6.7) . "<br>");
echo(abs(-3) . "<br>");
echo(abs(3));
?>
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Definition and Usage
The abs() function returns the absolute value of a number.
Syntax
abs(number);
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. Specifies a number. If the number type is float, the returned type is also float, otherwise it will be returned as an integer. |
Technical Details
| Return value: | numberThe absolute value of. |
|---|---|
| Return type: | Float / Integer |
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
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