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abs() Function

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Returns the absolute value(s) of the specified number(s).

Parameters

abs( number )

Keyword Type Description

number

Number (Decimal Precise) Array, Number (Decimal Floating) Array

A number or array of numbers, the absolute value(s) of which will be returned.

Returns

Depending on the value provided, the function returns Number (Decimal Precise) or Number (Decimal Floating).

Using the function

If the number values are integers, the abs() function returns 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 Interfaces 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

Can be used to configure a process event node, such as a start event or timer event.
Process Autoscaling Compatible

Can be used in autoscaled processes.
Event Consumer Filter Conditions Compatible

Can be used in filter conditions.
Event Consumer Event Handlers Compatible

Can be used in event handler expressions.

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