PHP max() Function
Example
Find highest value with the max() function:
<?php
echo(max(2,4,6,8,10) . "<br>");
echo(max(22,14,68,18,15) . "<br>");
echo(max(array(4,6,8,10)) . "<br>");
echo(max(array(44,16,81,12)));
?>
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Definition and Usage
The max() function returns the highest value in an array, or the highest value of several specified values.
Syntax
max(array_values);
or
max(value1,value2,...);
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| array_values | Required. Specifies an array containing the values |
| value1,value2,... | Required. Specifies the values to compare (must be at least two values) |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The numerically highest value |
|---|---|
| Return Type: | Mixed |
| PHP Version: | 4+ |
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