# PHP compact() Function

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## Example

Create an array from variables and their values:

<?php
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$result = compact("firstname", "lastname", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
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## Definition and Usage

The compact() function creates an array from variables and their values.

Note: Any strings that does not match variable names will be skipped.

## Syntax

compact(var1,var2...)

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
var1 | Required. Can be a string with the variable name, or an array of variables
var2,... | Optional. Can be a string with the variable name, or an array of variables. Multiple parameters are allowed.

## Technical Details

Return Value: | Returns an array with all the variables added to it
PHP Version: | 4+

## More Examples

## Example 1

Using a string that does not match a variable, and an array of variable names:

<?php
$firstname = "Peter";
$lastname = "Griffin";
$age = "41";
$name = array("firstname", "lastname");
$result = compact($name, "location", "age");
print_r($result);
?>
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