View this page in the latest version of Appian. abs() Function Share Share via LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link Print On This Page Function abs( number ) Returns the absolute value(s) of the specified number(s). Parameters Keyword Type Description number Decimal Array A number or array of numbers, the absolute value(s) of which will be returned. Returns Decimal Usage considerations If the number values are integers, the function will return an integer. Examples Single number 1 abs(-2.0) Returns 2. List of numbers 1 abs({-1, -2.3, -6.78}) Returns {1, 2.3, 6.78}. If the number is a list of numbers, then the function returns a list of absolute values. Feature compatibility The table below lists this function's compatibility with various features in Appian. Feature Compatibility Note Portals Compatible Offline Mobile Compatible Sync-Time Custom Record Fields Compatible Can be used to create a custom record field that only evaluates at sync time. Real-Time Custom Record Fields Incompatible Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. Process Reports Compatible Process Events Compatible Feedback Was this page helpful? SHARE FEEDBACK Loading...