PHP key()Functions

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Examples

Return the element key name from the current internal pointer position:

<?php
$people=array("Peter","Joe","Glenn","Cleveland");
echo "The key from the current position is: " . key($people);
?>

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Definition and Usage

The key() function returns the key name of the element at the current internal pointer position.

If an error occurs, the function returns FALSE.


Syntax

key(array)

Parameter Description
array Required. Specifies the array to use.

Technical Details

Return value: Returns the key name of the array element pointed to by the current internal pointer.
PHP Version: 4+


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