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PHP settype() Function

PHP settype() Function

The settype() function in PHP is used to set the type of variable var to type.

Syntax

settype ( mixed &$var , string $type )

Parameter

var(required)- This parameter represents the variable being converted.

type(required)- This parameter represents the type of variable that is needed. 

The possible values of type are as follows:

  • bool or boolean
  • int or integer
  • double or float
  • string
  • array
  • object
  • null

Return

This function returns a Boolean value TRUE on success or returns FALSE on failure.

Example 1

Output

String Variable: 5bar
After the settype() function...
Integer Variable: 5

Example 2

Output

Boolean Variable: 1
After the settype() function...
String Variable: 1

Example 3

Output

Float Variable: 1.987
After the settype() function...
Integer Variable: 1

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