PHP sort() Function
Example
Sort the elements of the $cars array in ascending alphabetical order:
<?php
$cars = array("Volvo", "BMW", "Toyota");
sort($cars);
?>
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Definition and Usage
The sort() function sorts an indexed array in ascending order.
Tip: Use the rsort() function to sort an indexed array in descending order.
Syntax
sort(array, sorttype)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| array | Required. Specifies the array to sort |
| sorttype | Optional. Specifies how to compare the array elements/items. Possible values:
|
Technical Details
| Return Value: | TRUE |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 8.2.0: Now returns TRUE (previously it returned bool) |
More Examples
Example
Sort the elements of the $numbers array in ascending numerical order:
<?php
$numbers = array(4, 6, 2, 22, 11);
sort($numbers);
?>
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