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ABS (SSIS Expression)

Returns the absolute, positive value of a numeric expression.

Syntax

ABS(numeric_expression)

Arguments

  • numeric_expression
    Is a signed or unsigned numeric expression.

Result Types

The data type of the numeric expression submitted to the function.

Remarks

ABS returns a null result if the argument is null.

Expression Examples

These examples apply the ABS function to a positive and a negative number. Both return 1.23.

ABS(-1.23)
ABS(1.23)

This example applies the ABS function to an expression that subtracts values in the variables HighTemperature and LowTempature.

ABS(@HighTemperature - @LowTemperature)

See Also

Other Resources

Functions (SSIS Expression)