Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know.
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		| Name | abs() | 
	
		| Examples | int a = abs(153);      // Sets a to 153
int b = abs(-15);      // Sets b to 15
float c = abs(12.234); // Sets c to 12.234
float d = abs(-9.23);  // Sets d to 9.23 | 
	
		| Description | Calculates the absolute value (magnitude) of a number. The absolute value of a number is always positive. | 
	
		| Syntax | abs(value) | 
	
		| Parameters |  | 
	
		| Returns | float or int (depending on the input values) | 
	
		| Usage | Web & Application | 
Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT