MS Access Sgn() Function

Return the sign of a number

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