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JavaScript push() Method

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Definition and Usage

The push() method adds new elements to the end of an array, and returns the new length.

Note: This method changes the length of an array!

Syntax

array.push(element1, element2, ..., elementX)

Parameter Description
element1, element2, ..., elementX Required. The element(s) to add to the end of the array


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The push() method is supported in all major browsers.


Tips and Notes

Tip: To add one or more elements to the beginning of an array, use the unshift() method.


Example

Example

Add new elements to the end of an array, and return the new length:

<script type="text/javascript">

var fruits = ["Banana", "Orange", "Apple", "Mango"];
document.write(fruits.push("Kiwi") + "<br />");
document.write(fruits.push("Lemon","Pineapple") + "<br />");
document.write(fruits);

</script>

The output of the code above will be:

5
7
Banana,Orange,Apple,Mango,Kiwi,Lemon,Pineapple

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