indexOf()
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Overview
The indexOf() function takes listVariable and searchElement as arguments. It returns the first occurrence index of searchElement in listVariable.
If searchElement is not found in listVariable, it returns -1.
Note: Index starts from 0.
Return Type
- Number
Syntax
<variable> = <listVariable> .indexOf(<searchElement>);
| Parameter | Description | Data type |
|---|---|---|
| <variable> | Variable which will contain the returned index number. | NUMBER |
| <listVariable> | The list variable from which the index number of the element will be returned. | LIST |
| <searchElement> | The element whose first occurrence will be checked in the list. | AS APPLICABLE |
Examples
listVar = {"Creator", "CRM", "Projects"};
firstIndex = listVar.indexOf("Creator"); //returns 0
firstIndex = listVar.indexOf("Creator"); //returns 0