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PHP Constants

A constant is an identifier (name) for a simple value. The value cannot be


changed during the script.

A valid constant name starts with a letter or underscore (no $ sign before the
constant name).

Note: Unlike variables, constants are automatically global across the entire
script.

Create a PHP Constant


To create a constant, use the define() function.

Syntax
define(name, value, case-insensitive)

Parameters:

 name: Specifies the name of the constant


 value: Specifies the value of the constant
 case-insensitive: Specifies whether the constant name should be case-
insensitive. Default is false

The example below creates a constant with a case-sensitive name:

Example
<?php
define("GREETING", "Welcome to W3Schools.com!");
echo GREETING;
?>

Run example »

The example below creates a constant with a case-insensitive name:


Example
<?php
define("GREETING", "Welcome to W3Schools.com!", true);
echo greeting;
?>

Run example »

Constants are Global


Constants are automatically global and can be used across the entire script.

The example below uses a constant inside a function, even if it is defined


outside the function:

Example
<?php
define("GREETING", "Welcome to W3Schools.com!");

function myTest() {
echo GREETING;
}

myTest();
?>

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