ABS - Query language in Cosmos DB

The ABS function calculates the absolute (positive) value of the specified numeric expression.

Syntax

ABS(<numeric_expr>)

Arguments

Return types

Returns a numeric expression.

Examples

This section contains examples of how to use this query language construct.

Absolute value of numbers

In this example, the ABS function is used on negative, zero, and positive numbers.

SELECT VALUE { 
  absoluteNegativeOne: ABS(-1),
  absoluteZero: ABS(0),
  absoluteOne: ABS(1) 
}

[
  {
    "absoluteNegativeOne": 1,
    "absoluteZero": 0,
    "absoluteOne": 1
  }
]

Remarks

• This function benefits from the use of a range index. For more information, see range indexes.