Re: Sorting an array

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On 1/03/2011, at 4:52 PM, Ron Piggott wrote:

> 
> I need help to know how to sort the words / phrases in my array.
> 
> Variable name: $words_used
> print_r( $words_used ); Current output: Array ( [187] => Sin [249] => Punished [98] => Sanctuary [596] => Sing [362] => Anointing Oil )
> Desired result: Alphabetical sort: Array ( [362] => Anointing Oil [249] => Punished [98] => Sanctuary [187] => Sin [596] => Sing ) 
> 
> The #’s are the auto_increment value of the word in the mySQL database.  The number is not representative of alphabetical order, but the order it was added to the database.
> 
> Thank you for your assistance.
> 
> Ron
> 
> The Verse of the Day
> “Encouragement from God’s Word”
> http://www.TheVerseOfTheDay.info  

Have a look at asort() (http://php.net/asort), which is used to sort arrays but maintain the key association. The default search option should work fine for you, if not try one of the other SORT_* flags described on the sort() manual page.
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