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JavaScript Array indexOf() methodThe JavaScript array indexOf() method is used to search the position of a particular element in a given array. This method is case-sensitive. The index position of first element in an array is always start with zero. If an element is not present in an array, it returns -1. SyntaxThe indexOf() method is represented by the following syntax: array.indexOf(element,index) Parameterelement - It represent the element to be searched. <>index - It represent the index position from where search starts. It is optional.ReturnAn index of a particular element. JavaScript Array indexOf() method exampleLet's see some simple examples of indexOf() method. Example 1Here, we will print the position of an element. <script> var arr=["C","C++","Python","C++","Java"]; var result= arr.indexOf("C++"); document.writeln(result); </script> Output: 1 Example 2In this example, we will provide the index value from where the search starts. <script> var arr=["C","C++","Python","C++","Java"]; var result= arr.indexOf("C++",2); document.writeln(result); </script> Output: 3 Example 3Here, we will search an element which is not present in an array. <script> var arr=["C","C++","Python","C++","Java"]; var result= arr.indexOf("JavaScript"); document.writeln(result); </script> Output: -1
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