Sgn Function

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Definition:

Evaluates a numeric expression and returns an integer that indicates the sign.

Syntax:

Sgn(number)


Syntax Description


number Any valid numeric expression.

Details:

The sign of number determines the value returned by the Sgn function, as shown in the following table:


If number Then Sgn (number)
is... returns...


> 0 1

= 0 0

< 0 -1