<abs>

What it does

The <abs> component renders the absolute value of the enclosed math.

Attributes and Properties

The <abs> component is a math operator, and shares relevant attributes and properties with the <math> component.

Examples

Example: Render the absolute value of a math expression

The <abs> component is used to render the absolute value of a math expression.

Example: Absolute value of <mathInput>

The <abs> component is used to render the absolute value of a named <mathInput/>.

Example: Absolute value of numerical properties

Children of the <abs> component can include references to <mathInput> values or other math quantities, such as single-valued numerical properties of graphical objects. Invalid children are strings and tuples.

Example: Absolute value of a function

The <abs> component is used to render the absolute value of a named <function> within a <graph>.

Special usage notes

Note that the <abs> component cannot be used directly in attribute specification. You can, however, use the | notation within an attribute specification. You can also define a <math> component separately, which contains the <abs> component, and then reference it in an attribute specification.