PHP array_keys() Function
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PHP array_keys() Function

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Example

Return an array containing the keys:

<?php
$a=array("Volvo"=>"XC90","BMW"=>"X5","Toyota"=>"Highlander");
print_r(array_keys($a));
?>
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Definition and Usage

The array_keys() function returns an array containing the keys.


Syntax

array_keys(array,value,strict)

Parameter Description
array Required. Specifies an array
value Optional. You can specify a value, then only the keys with this value are returned
strict Optional. Used with the value parameter. Possible values:
  • true - Returns the keys with the specified value, depending on type: the number 5 is not the same as the string "5".
  • false - Default value. Not depending on type, the number 5 is the same as the string "5".


Technical Details

Return Value: Returns an array containing the keys
PHP Version: 4+
Changelog: The strict parameter was added in PHP 5.0

More Examples

Example 1

Using the value parameter:

<?php
$a=array("Volvo"=>"XC90","BMW"=>"X5","Toyota"=>"Highlander");
print_r(array_keys($a,"Highlander"));
?>
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Example 2

Using the strict parameter, false:

<?php
$a=array(10,20,30,"10");
print_r(array_keys($a,"10",false));
?>
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Example 3

Using the strict parameter, true:

<?php
$a=array(10,20,30,"10");
print_r(array_keys($a,"10",true));
?>
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