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Sign()

Converts the sign of a number to a numeric value.

Syntax

Sign( <nNumber> ) --> nSign

Arguments

<nNumber>

Any numeric value can be passed.

Return

The function returns -1 for negative numbers, 0 for zero, and +1 for positive numbers.

Info

See also:	Abs()
Category:	CT:Math , Mathematical functions
Source:	ct\ctmath2.c
LIB:	xhb.lib
DLL:	xhbdll.dll