how to format number for positive value or absolute value in jstl? [duplicate]

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How to display positive value or absolute value of a number in jstl?

<fmt:formatNumber value="${-85}" format="%" /> <!-- should convert -85 to 85 -->

Answer 1

You can use el:

${value < 0 ? -value:value}

or Create a custom EL function which delegates to Math#abs(int).

Answer 2

create you custom EL function in your code.

Answer 3

Try adding the type attribute to the expression.

<fmt:formatNumber type="currency" value="${-85}" />