View Word: DABS

Word Name:

DABS

Type:

Standard word

Data Stack Signature:

d:x – abs(d:x)

Return Stack Signature:

--

Availability:

V1.2

Description:

Converts the double value on the stack to its absolute value.

Example:

-99. DABS D. (displays 99)
99. DABS D. (displays 99)

Comment:

If the value is negative, it is converted to a positive value. If the value is positive the value remains unchanged.

See Also:

ABS