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JavaScript slice() Method
Example
Select elements from an array:
var fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Lemon", "Apple", "Mango"];
var citrus = fruits.slice(1,3);
var citrus = fruits.slice(1,3);
The result of citrus will be:
Orange,Lemon
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Definition and Usage
The slice() method returns the selected elements in an array, as a new array object.
The slice() method selects the elements starting at the given start argument, and ends at, but does not include, the given end argument.
Note: The original array will not be changed.
Browser Support
The slice() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
array.slice(start, end)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Required. An integer that specifies where to start the selection (The first element has an index of 0). Use negative numbers to select from the end of an array |
| end | Optional. An integer that specifies where to end the selection. If omitted, all elements from the start position and to the end of the array will be selected. Use negative numbers to select from the end of an array |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Array | A new array, containing the selected elements |
Technical Details
| JavaScript Version: | 1.2 |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Select elements using negative values:
var fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Lemon", "Apple", "Mango"];
var myBest = fruits.slice(-3,-1);
var myBest = fruits.slice(-3,-1);
The result of myBest will be:
Lemon,Apple
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