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ABS()

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Find a more recent version at Firebird 5.0 Language Reference: ABS()

Available in: DSQL, PSQL

Added in: 2.1

Description: Returns the absolute value of the argument.

Result type: Numerical

Syntax: 

ABS (number)

Important

If the external function ABS is declared in your database, it will override the internal function. To make the internal function available, DROP or ALTER the external function (UDF).

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