This function returns the absolute value of inputNumber.If the inputNumber is not negative, the inputNumber is returned. If the inputNumber is negative, the negation of inputNumber is returned.

Example:

abs(-1) returns 1.

Signature:

xpath20:abs(inputNumber as number)

Arguments:

• inputNumber as number: The number for which the function returns an absolute value.

Property IDs:

• namespace-uri: http://www.oracle.com/XSL/Transform/java/oracle.tip.pc.services.functions.Xpath20

• namespace-prefix: xpath20