PHP list() Function

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# PHP list() Function

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## Definition and Usage

The list() function is used to assign values to a list of variables in one operation.

## Syntax

    list(var1,var2...)

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
var1 | Required. The first variable to assign a value to
var2 | Optional. More variables to assign values to

## Tips and Notes

Note: This function only works on numerical arrays.

## Example 1

    <?php
    $my_array = array("Dog","Cat","Horse");

    list($a, $b, $c) = $my_array;
    echo "I have several animals, a $a, a $b and a $c.";
    ?>

The output of the code above will be:

    I have several animals, a Dog, a Cat and a Horse.

## Example 2

    <?php
    $my_array = array("Dog","Cat","Horse");

    list($a, , $c) = $my_array;
    echo "Here I only use the $a and $c variables.";
    ?>

The output of the code above will be:

    Here I only use the Dog and Horse variables.

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