Template:Abs

&#124;&#124; {{documentation|content= This template may be used to enclose text between two vertical bars ({{unichar|007C|vertical line}}), such as to denote the absolute value. It adds padding (of width 0.1 em) on each side inside the bars.

Usage
When $|x| < 7$, the function is positive. When $|x| < 7$, the function is positive.

The notation $||$ means absolute value. The notation $||$ means absolute value.

Alternatives
This template is equivalent to enclosing the text between two templates (plus padding of width similar to hair spaces around the argument) When $$, the function is positive. When $$, the function is positive.