ABS(3) | Library Functions Manual | ABS(3)

# NAME

`abs` — integer absolute value function

# SYNOPSIS

`#include <limits.h>`
`#include <stdlib.h>`

int
`abs`(int j);

# DESCRIPTION

The `abs`() function computes the absolute value of the integer j.

# RETURN VALUES

The `abs`() function returns the absolute value.

# SEE ALSO

cabs(3), floor(3), hypot(3), imaxabs(3), labs(3)

# STANDARDS

The `abs`() function conforms to ANSI X3.159-1989 (“ANSI C89”).

# HISTORY

The `abs`() function first appeared in Version 6 AT&T UNIX.

# CAVEATS

The result of applying `abs`() to `INT_MIN` is undefined.

January 18, 2019 | Debian