shift Method

Removes the first element from an array and returns that element.

function shift() : Object

Remarks

The shift method removes the first element from an array and returns it.

Example

The following example illustrates the use of the shift method.

var ar = new Array(10, 11, 12);

var s = "";
while (ar.length > 0)
   {
   var i = ar.shift();
   s += i.toString() + " ";
   }

print(s);
// Output: 10 11 12

Requirements

Version 5.5

Applies To:

Array Object

See Also

Reference

unshift Method

Change History

Date	History	Reason
July 2009	Modified example.	Content bug fix.
March 2009	Added example.	Information enhancement.