PHP str_getcsv() Function

Definition and Usage

The str_getcsv() function parses a CSV formatted string and returns an array containing the fields read.

Syntax

str_getcsv(String,Separator,Enclosure,Escape)
Parameter Description
String Required. Specifies the string to be parsed.
Separator Optional. Character, specifies the field separator (only one character is allowed). The default value is comma (,).
Enclosure Optional. Character, specifies the field encapsulation character. The default value is double quotes (").
Escape Optional. Character, specifies the escape character. The default is backslash (\).

Technical Details

Return Value: Returns CSV fields in array form.
PHP Version: 5.3.0+