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Core idea
What is the main idea behind MS Access Sgn() Function?
Lesson checks
Practice each idea before moving on
Short Mimo-style checks built from this lesson's code, terms, and sequence.
1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
___ Sgn(243.5) AS SgnNum;3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The Sgn() function returns the sign of a number.
Definition and Usage
MS Access Sgn() Function
Example
SELECT Sgn(243.5) AS SgnNum;Definition and Usage
The Sgn() function returns the sign of a number.
This function will return one of the following:
- If number > 0, it returns 1
- If number = 0, it returns 0
- If number < 0, it returns -1
Syntax
Sgn(
number
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. The number to return the sign for |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From Access 2000 |
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