SIGN
Returns whether a numeric value is positive, negative, or 0.
Syntax
SIGN( numeric_value )
Argument | Required/ Optional | Description |
|---|
numeric_value | Required | Numeric value. Passes the values you want to evaluate. You can enter any valid expression. |
Return Value
-1 for negative values.
0 for 0.
1 for positive values.
NULL if NULL.
Example
The following expression determines if the SALES column includes any negative values:
SIGN( SALES )
SALES | RETURN VALUE |
|---|
100 | 1 |
-25.99 | -1 |
0 | 0 |
NULL | NULL |