PHP Functions Essential Reference

echo

void echo(mixed data, [mixed...]) 

Sends string data to stdout.

Returns:

Nothing

Description:

echo is a language construct (as opposed to a function) that takes one or more arguments, converts them to a string, and sends them to stdout. Multiple arguments are separated with commas.

Note:

echo is slightly faster than print.

Caution:

Multiple arguments cannot be placed in brackets as with normal function calls. If this is done, a parse error occurs.

Version:

PHP 3+

See also:

To send a string to stdout:

The heredoc syntax—see the PHP Manual (http://php.net/manual/en/language.types.string.php#language.types.string.syntax.heredoc) for more information

print() 
printf() 

Example:

Basic use of echo

<pre> <?php // Use echo with a single argument ...