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PHP chunk_split() Function

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 Complete PHP String Reference
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Definition and Usage
The chunk_split() function splits a string into a series of smaller parts.

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


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Tips and Notes
Note: This function does not alter the original string.


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Example 1
In this example we will split the string after each character and add a "." after each split:

$str = "Hello world!";
echo chunk_split($str,1,".");
?>  

The output of the code above will be:

H.e.l.l.o. .w.o.r.l.d.!.  


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Example 2
In this example we will split the string after the sixth character and add "..." after each split:

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

The output of the code above will be:

Hello ...world!...  
PHP chunk_split() Function

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 Complete PHP String Reference
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Definition and Usage
The chunk_split() function splits a string into a series of smaller parts.

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


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Tips and Notes
Note: This function does not alter the original string.


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Example 1
In this example we will split the string after each character and add a "." after each split:

$str = "Hello world!";
echo chunk_split($str,1,".");
?>  

The output of the code above will be:

H.e.l.l.o. .w.o.r.l.d.!.  


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Example 2
In this example we will split the string after the sixth character and add "..." after each split:

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

The output of the code above will be:

Hello ...world!...