CLNG

The CLNG function rounds decimal point numbers up or down to the nearest LONG integer value.

Syntax

value& = CLNG(expression)

Parameters

• expression is any TYPE of literal or variable numerical value or mathematical calculation.

Description

• Used when integer values exceed 32767 or are less than -32768.
• Values greater than .5 are rounded up; .5 or lower are rounded down.
• CLNG can return normal INTEGER values under 32768 too.
• Use it when a number could exceed normal INTEGER number limits.

Examples

a& = CLNG(2345678.51) PRINT

2345679

See also

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• CINT, INT
• CSNG, CDBL
• _ROUND

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