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November 6th, 2015

PowerTip: Find if Variable Is Array

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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find if a variable is an array.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell to find if a variable contains an array?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the –is operator, and test to see if it is a type of [array], for example:

$a = 1,2,4,5,6,7

$a -is [array]

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