Extract parts of a string:
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More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The slice() method extracts parts of a string and returns the extracted parts in a new string.
Use the start and end parameters to specify the part of the string you want to extract.
The first character has the position 0, the second has position 1, and so on.
Tip: Use a negative number to select from the end of the string.
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slice() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Parameter | Description |
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start | Required. The position where to begin the extraction. First character is at position 0 |
end | Optional. The position (up to, but not including) where to end the extraction. If omitted, slice() selects all characters from the start-position to the end of the string |
Return Value: | A String, representing the extracted part of the string |
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JavaScript Version: | 1.0 |
Extract the whole string:
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Extract from position 3, and to the end:
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Extract the characters from position 3 to 8:
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Extract only the first character:
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Extract only the last character:
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