abs

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Applies to

Math

Syntax

abs(x)

Parameters

x

A number.

Example

The following function returns the absolute value of the variable x:

function getAbs(x) {
      return Math.abs(x)
}

Description

abs is a static method of Math. As a result, you always use it as Math.abs(), rather than as a method of a Math object you create.