JavaScript split() Method
Example
Split a string into an array of substrings:
n Output the values of an array:
Definition and Usage
The split() method is used to split a string into an array of substrings.
Tip: If an empty string ("") is used as the separator, the string is split between each character.
Note: The split() method does not change the original string.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the split() method.
Syntax
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| separator | Optional. A string or regular expression to split the string Object at the specified position. |
| limit | Optional. This parameter specifies the maximum length of the returned array. If set, the array will not contain more substrings than this parameter specifies. If not set, the entire string will be split without considering its length. |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Array | An array of strings. This array is created by splitting the string Object at the boundaries specified by the separator. The substrings in the returned array do not include the separator itself. |
Technical Details
| JavaScript Version: | 1.1 | | --- | --- |
More Examples
Example
Omit the split parameter:
n Output the result of the array values:
Example
Split each character, including spaces:
n Output the result of the array values:
Example
Use the limit parameter:
n Output the values of 3 arrays:
Example
Use a single character as the separator:
n Output the result of the array values: