Slice an Array
To slice an array in Bash, from specific starting upto specific ending index, use the following syntax.
${arrayname[@]:start:end}
where
| Variable / Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| arrayname | The array variable, which we would like to slice. |
| start | The starting index of slice. |
| end | The ending index of slice. |
Example
In the following script, we take an arrays: arr1 and slice this array from start=1 to end=3.
Example.sh
arr=("apple" "banana" "cherry" "mango" "grape")
sliced=${arr[@]:1:3}
echo $sliced
Output
banana cherry mango
Conclusion
In this Bash Tutorial, we have learnt how to slice an array in Bash shell, with examples.