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PHP chunk_split() Function

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Example

Split the string after each character and add a "." after each split:

<?php
$str = "Hello world!";
echo chunk_split($str,1,".");
?>
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Definition and Usage

The chunk_split() function splits a string into a series of smaller parts.

Note: This function does not alter the original string.


Syntax

chunk_split(string,length,end)

Parameter Description
string Required. Specifies the string to split
length Optional. A number that defines the length of the chunks. Default is 76
end Optional. A string that defines what to place at the end of each chunk. Default is \r\n

Technical Details

Return Value: Returns the split string
PHP Version: 4+

More Examples

Example 1

Split the string after each sixth character and add a "..." after each split:

<?php
$str = "Hello world!";
echo chunk_split($str,6,"...");
?>
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