MAX Function

MAX(a, b)

Returns the larger of two integer values.

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Examples

REM Simple comparison
PRINT MAX(10, 5)

REM Clamp a value to a minimum
VALUE = -10
VALUE = MAX(VALUE, 0)
PRINT VALUE

REM Use in an expression
A = 42
B = 17
PRINT "Largest is "; MAX(A, B)

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Notes

• Both parameters must be integer expressions.
• Returns whichever value is higher.
• Commonly used for clamping values or enforcing lower bounds.
• For real values, use MAXR.

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See also: MIN · ABS