Math.sign()

Get the sign of a Number.

Signature

Math.sign(x: Number) => Number

Description

Gets the sign of a provided Number. If the Number is positive, returns 1. If the Number is negative, returns -1.

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description

x

Number

true

A number.

Return value

Type Description

Number

A number representing the sign of the provided number:
1 = The number is positive.
-1 = The number is negative.

Examples

Math.sign(-3)
-1
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