Sign()

Category: Number

Syntax: Sign ( number )

Parameters:

numberAny expression that resolves to a numeric value.

Data type returned: Text

Description:

Returns a value that represents the sign of number:

-1 when number is negative

0 when number is zero

1 when number is positive

For any x other than 0, multiplying x by Sign(x) yields the Abs(x).

Examples:

Function	Results
Sign (0)	Returns 0.
Sign (100)	Returns 1.
Sign( -100)	Returns -1 for the formula If (Sign (BalanceDue) = -1; "Please pay now!"; "Thanks for your payment!").