syntax:functions:sign
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Sign(number)
Category: Number function
Description
This function determines whether number is positive, negative, or zero. If positive the value 1 is returned. If negative, the value -1 is returned. If number is 0, then 0 is returned.
Arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| number | Number | The value being tested as positive, negative or zero. |
Return value type: Number (1, -1, or 0)
Remarks
An expression that results in a numeric answer can be used as the number argument. In this case, the result of the expression is tested.
Examples
sign(27) = 1 sign(-42) = -1 sign(0) = 0 sign(14*-3) = -1 sign(88 * 0) = 0 sign(12 * 3) = 1
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