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# Prototype clear() Method

This method clears the array (makes it empty).

## Syntax:

    array.clear()  ;

## Return Value:

- Returns an empty array.

## Example:

    <html>
    <head>
    <title>Prototype examples</title>
    <script type="text/javascript"
       src="/javascript/prototype.js">
    </script>
    <script>

    function showResult(){

       var guys = ['Sam', 'Justin', 'Andrew', 'Dan'];
       alert("Before using clear" );
       guys.each(function(item) {
          alert(item );
       });
       guys.clear();
       alert("After using clear" );
       guys.each(function(item) {
          alert(item );
       });

    }

    </script>
    </head>

    <body>

      <p>Click the button to see the result.</p>
      <br />
      <br />
      <input type="button" value="Result" onclick="showResult();"/>

    </body>
    </html>

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