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


{{PageSyntax}}
:: value = '''CLNG('''''expression''''')''' 


{{Parameters}}
* The ''expression'' is any [[TYPE]] of literal or variable numerical value or mathematical calculation.


{{PageDescription}}
* Used when integer values exceed 32767 or are less than -32768.
* Values greater than .5 are rounded up; .5 or lower are rounded down like "bankers rounding". 
* CLNG can return normal {{KW|INTEGER}} values under 32768 also.
* Use it when a number could exceed normal {{KW|INTEGER}} number limits.


{{PageExamples}}

{{CodeStart}}
 a& = {{Cl|CLNG}}(2345678.51)
 {{Cl|PRINT}}
{{CodeEnd}}

{{OutputStart}}
 2345679 
{{OutputEnd}}


{{PageSeeAlso}}
* [[CINT]], [[INT]] 
* [[CSNG]], [[CDBL]]
* [[_ROUND]]


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