# integer.abs · Rell standard library · Chromia Docs (concept)

> pure function abs(): integer Returns the absolute value of this integer; i.e. the integer itself if it's positive or its negation
if it's negative. Since 0

Source: https://docs.chromia.com/pages/rell-stdlib/-rell-system-library/root/integer/abs/

FUNCTION

# integer.abs

```signature
pure function abs(): integer
```

Returns the absolute value of this integer; i.e. the integer itself if it's positive or its negation
if it's negative.

Since 0.6.0

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