---
title: "abs"
description: "Returns the absolute value of number."
---

# abs

> Returns the absolute value of number.

**This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.**
## Description
## Syntax
`abs(number)`

- Parameters

    - int/float **number** - The number to get the absolute value of.

- Results
    - int/float - The absolute value of the number provided.

## Examples
```python title="Code Snippet"
abs(-4) //returns 4
```