PHP sort() Function

Definition and Usage

The sort() function sorts an indexed array in ascending order.
Tip: Use the rsort() function to sort an indexed array in descending order.

Syntax

sort(array,sortingtype);

Parameter	Description
array	Required. Specifies the array to sort
sortingtype	Optional. Specifies how to compare the array elements/items. Possible values: 0 = SORT_REGULAR - Default. Compare items normally (don't change types) 1 = SORT_NUMERIC - Compare items numerically 2 = SORT_STRING - Compare items as strings 3 = SORT_LOCALE_STRING - Compare items as strings, based on current locale 4 = SORT_NATURAL - Compare items as strings using natural ordering 5 = SORT_FLAG_CASE -

Example 1

Sort the elements of the $numbers array in ascending numerical order:

<?php
$numbers=array(4,6,2,22,11);
sort($numbers);
?>