The echo() function outputs one or more strings.
Note: The echo() function is not actually a function, so you are not required to use parentheses with it. However, if you want to pass more than one parameter to echo(), using parentheses will generate a parse error.
Tip: The echo() function is slightly faster than print().
Tip: The echo() function also has a shortcut syntax. Prior to PHP 5.4.0, this syntax only works with the short_open_tag configuration setting enabled.
Parameter | Description |
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strings | Required. One or more strings to be sent to the output |
Return Value: | No value is returned |
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PHP Version: | 4+ |
Write the value of the string variable ($str) to the output:
Write the value of the string variable ($str) to the output, including HTML tags:
Join two string variables together:
Write the value of an array to the output:
Write some text to the output:
How to use multiple parameters:
Difference of single and double quotes. Single quotes will print the variable name, not the value:
Shortcut syntax (will only work with the short_open_tag configuration setting enabled):