PHP arsort() Function

PHP Array Reference : Sort an associative array in descending order, according to the value

Definition and Usage

The arsort() function sorts an associative array in descending order, according to the value.

Tip: Use the asort() function to sort an associative array in ascending order, according to the value.

Tip: Use the krsort() function to sort an associative array in descending order, according to the key.

arsort(array, sorttype)

Parameter	Description
array	Required. Specifies the array to sort
sorttype	Optional. Specifies how to compare the array elements/items. Possible values: 0 = SORT_REGULAR - Default. Compare items normally (don't change types) 1 = SORT_NUMERIC - Compare items numerically 2 = SORT_STRING - Compare items as strings 3 = SORT_LOCALE_STRING - Compare items as strings, based on current locale 4 = SORT_NATURAL - Compare items as strings using natural ordering 5 = SORT_FLAG_CASE -

Parameter

Description

array

Required. Specifies the array to sort

sorttype

Optional. Specifies how to compare the array elements/items. Possible values:

Return Value:	TRUE on success. FALSE on failure
PHP Version:	4+

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