# Fabs - Script and chart function

Fabs() returns the absolute value of x. The result is a positive number.

Syntax:

fabs(x)

Return data type: numeric

Examples and results:

Examples and results

| Examples | Results |
| --- | --- |
| `fabs( 2.4<br>)` | Returns 2.4 |
| `fabs( -3.8<br>)` | Returns 3.8 |