Function Entry: ABS

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Function Entry: ABS

Name

abs

Class

Function

Syntax

(abs number)

Description

Returns the absolute value of a number.

Return Values

Non-negative number of the same general magnitude.

Side Effects

None.

Availability

AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (no contradicting page found).
Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.

Source Notes

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Status: documented by alphabetic summary.