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sqrt()

Syntax

    sqrt(number)
    the sqrt of number

Description

Math function; returns the square root of the number specified by `number,` which is either a floating-point number or an integer rounded to the nearest integer.

The value must be a decimal number greater than 0. Negative values return 0.

Example

This statement displays the square root of 3.0 in the Message window:

    put sqrt(3.0)
    -- 1.7321

Example

This statement displays the square root of 3 in the Message window:

    put sqrt(3)
    -- 2

See also

`floatPrecision`