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SIGN()
Determines the mathematical sign of a number
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Syntax
SIGN(<nValue>) --> nSign
Argument
<nValue> Designates the number to determine as a mathematical sign.
Returns
SIGN() returns 1, 0, or -1, based on whether the number passed as a
parameter is positive, null, or negative.
Description
This function simplifies mathematical expressions. If constructions or
functions become unnecessary. SIGN() returns three different values, in
accordance with the specified parameter:
1 positive numbers
0 the number 0
-1 negative numbers
Examples
. Show a positive number:
? SIGN(48335) // Result: 1
. Show a negative number:
? SIGN(-258) // Result: -1
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