totn C Functions

C Language: abs function
(Absolute Value of Integer)

In the C Programming Language, the abs function returns the absolute value of an integer.

Syntax

The syntax for the abs function in the C Language is:

int abs(int x);

Parameters or Arguments

x
A value to convert to an absolute value.

Returns

The abs function returns the absolute value of an integer represented by x.

Required Header

In the C Language, the required header for the abs function is:

#include <stdlib.h>

Applies To

In the C Language, the abs function can be used in the following versions:

  • ANSI/ISO 9899-1990

Similar Functions

Other C functions that are similar to the abs function: