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


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: {{Parameter|value&amp;}} = [[CLNG]]({{Parameter|expression}})


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* {{Parameter|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. 
* CLNG can return normal [[INTEGER]] values under 32768 too.
* Use it when a number could exceed normal [[INTEGER]] number limits.


{{PageExamples}}
{{CodeStart}}
 a&amp; = {{Cl|CLNG}}(2345678.51)
 {{Cl|PRINT}}
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{{OutputStart}}
 2345679 
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{{PageSeeAlso}}
* [[CINT]], [[INT]] 
* [[CSNG]], [[CDBL]]
* [[_ROUND]]


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