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Determining the Size of an Array

 


package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){


        var list:Array = [34, 45, 57];
        trace(list.length);               // Displays: 3
        
        var words:Array = ["this", "that", "the other"];
        trace(words.length);              // Displays: 3
        
        var cards:Array = new Array(24);  
        trace(cards.length);              // Displays: 24

    }
  }
}

        








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