Summary
The reverse() method reverses an array in place. The first array element becomes the last and the last becomes the first.
Syntax
arr.reverse()
Parameters
None.
Description
The reverse method transposes the elements of the calling array object in place, mutating the array, and returning a reference to the array.
Examples
Example: Reversing the elements in an array
The following example creates an array myArray, containing three elements, then reverses the array.
var myArray = ["one", "two", "three"]; myArray.reverse(); console.log(myArray) // ["three", "two", "one"]
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| ECMAScript 1st Edition | Standard | Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.1 |
| ECMAScript Language Specification 5.1th Edition (ECMA-262) | Standard | |
| ECMAScript Language Specification 6th Edition (ECMA-262) | Draft |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 1.0 | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | 5.5 | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |